Jefferson K-12 Food Drive

The holiday season is a time for gathering, gratitude, and giving — and Jefferson County is coming together to make sure every family in our community has a full table this Thanksgiving.

From now through November 18th, donation boxes are set up across Jefferson County to collect nonperishable food items for local K-12 students and families in need. This effort is a partnership between Jefferson County Schools, local churches, small businesses, and community leaders.

✅ Donation Drop-Off Locations

You can drop off nonperishable items at any of the following locations:

• Cowhaus Coffee

• Jefferson K-12 School

• Jefferson County Tax Collector’s Office

• Jefferson County School District Office

• Wacissa Christian Church

• Big Bend Transit – Monticello Office

• Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

• Tupelo’s Bakery & Café

• Gypsy Soul Boutique

• Monticello Chamber of Commerce

• Christ Church Monticello

• First Methodist Church Monticello

• Lloyd Baptist Church

  
  

Drop-offs are accepted during each location’s regular operating hours.

🎁 Suggested Donation Items

Looking for ideas? These are the most-requested items:

• Cranberry sauce

• Canned vegetables

• Canned soups

• Pasta

• Boxed stuffing

• Boxed mashed potatoes

• Cornbread / biscuit mix

• Canned meat & fish

• Mac and cheese

• Cereal

• Shelf-stable milk

• Pancake mix

• White rice

• Peanut butter

• Jelly & pancake syrup

• Juice boxes

• Plastic grocery bags (for distributing food packs)

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Tip: Buy an extra of your favorite holiday dish and donate it!

Special Event Today — Donation Drop with Rep. Allison Tant

Saturday, November 11th • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMCowhaus Coffee Company📍 100 N Jefferson St, Monticello, FL 32344

Today from 10 AM to noon, State Representative Allison Tant will be at Cowhaus Coffee Company collecting donations and greeting residents. This is a drop-in, community-focused event — bring your nonperishable items, say hello, and enjoy a cup of coffee while supporting local families.

Why This Matters

More than ever, our schools are seeing families who need a little extra support. Something as small as a box of stuffing, a can of vegetables, or a jar of peanut butter can help ensure a student doesn’t go hungry during the holiday break.

Every donation, big or small, makes an impact.

This is what community looks like.This is Jefferson County at its best.

Interested in Volunteering?

Jefferson County Schools also need volunteers to help sort, pack, and organize donations.

📞 Contact: (850) 242-3470

💛 Thank you to every resident, business, organization, and volunteer helping make this year’s food drive a success. Together, we are making the holidays brighter for local families.