Helping those who are underserved in downtown Jacksonville, Florida

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi

May those we serve know and experience the love, hope, dignity and respect they deserve!

904 Sock Drop, a ministry of Arlington United Methodist Church, is supported solely through generous donations. Bombas Socks supplies us with socks—the number one item requested by people experiencing homelessness. Through our partnership with Bombas, we are able to provide Blessing Bags and other essential items.

We provide a service once a month to those less fortunate who are considered the “Unseen”. These individuals do not seek out assistance, shelters etc… We take our mission to them, setting up on street corners, distributing Bombas socks, food, blessing bags and clothing. Want to be part of this Ministry? Come join us to pack or travel with us as we bring love dignity and respect to help those in need.

 

Two Processes We Use:

1. “Pack” – Pack supplies @ AUMC Chapel

2. “Drop” – Meet at AUMC Chapel to load supplies, head downtown Jax, and distribute supplies to the “unseen”.

We meet monthly , once to Pack and once to Drop

First Wednesday of Each Month – Pack @ 5:30 PM

Third Friday of Each Month – Drop @ 11:00 AM

Our Schedule

November 4th – Pack

November 20th – Drop

December 2nd – Pack

December 18th – Drop

Our Last Outing – Downtown Jacksonville

October 30, 2026

Serviced over 100 “Unhoused / Unseen” individuals with pizza. We also service 50 “Unhoused / Unseen” individuals with “Blessing Bags” filled with snacks, bottled water, canned goods, personal hygiene kits and three (3) pairs of Bombas Socks. In addition to “Blessing Bags” we provided fresh fruit, lemonade, ice water and an abundance of assorted clothing.  

FYI – We have a system whereby we set up a distribution line on a street corner. As we are setting up, we ask those in need to form a line and when we are ready, we move people through the line in groups of five. It is an orderly process and serves everyone’s needs.

Interacting with those in need is truly a blessing. We go there to provide basic needs out of love, and we always leave feeling blessed by those we interact with. 

Two Ways you can Support our Ministry

Help Restock our Inventory

Food Items

  1. Bottled Water
  2. Canned Pasta (Pull Tab Lib)
  3. Canned Soup (Pull Tab Lid)
  4. Individual packs of cookies / crackers
  5. Individual packs of fruit cups / pudding cups
  6. Individual packs of assorted snacks

Other Items

  1. Clothing (summer / winter) (Adult Male – Female)
  2. Disposal Ponchos
  3. Disposable Wipes
  4. Hand Sanitizers
  5. Hygiene Kits
  6. Plastic Cutlery Packets
  7. Undergarments (Adult Male – Female)
  8. Washcloths

Through Your Generous Donations

Each Blessing Bag costs approximately $8.00.

Would you consider sponsoring a Blessing Bag?

Your donation of $8.00 or more helps provide basic necessities to those in need. The individuals we serve do not live in shelters and are among the “unseen” members of our community. They rely on ministries such as ours to help meet their daily needs.

Thank you for your generosity and helping us bring hope, dignity, and respect to our neighbors in need.

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Are you in Need of Assistance – The Northeast Florida Continuum of Care Referral Guide can help. The document contains contact information for the following services:

  1. Hotline Services (Suicide, Abuse, Legal )
  2. Substance Abuse Services
  3. Emergency Food and Financial Assistance
  4. Shelter
  5. Government Assistance
  6. General Services
  7. Medical
  8. Transportation
  9. Document Collection
  10. Veterans Assistance
  11. Employment (Day Labor)
  12. Housing

Click the link below to view, print, download the document

Northeast Florida Continuum Referral Guide

Or Scan the QR Code