The Jubilee Center
Who Are We?
The Jubilee Center is a ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church. Founded in 2008 by Pat Knox, the Jubilee Center has served as a beacon of hope in Englewood for over 16 years.
The mission of SDJC is to empower the poor and oppressed by providing direct services, including food and clothing.
"Community is first of all a quality of the heart. It grows from the spiritual knowledge that we are alive not for ourselves but for one another."
-Henry Nouwen
Do you need food?
Food Pantry
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 10 AM-12 PM
All Englewood, FL residents (Sarasota and Charlotte counties) are welcome at our Food Pantry.
Visitors may pick up non-perishable items every other week. Unhoused individuals may come weekly. Toiletry, hygiene products, and pet food are also available.
When available, clients may also pick up fresh produce and frozen meat.
How do I qualify for food assistance?
Anyone who can prove Englewood residency (ID or utility bill) is welcome to our services. No income verification needed.
Do you need clothes?
Pat's Kindness Closet
Tuesday | 10 AM - 12 PM
All Englewood, FL residents (Sarasota and Charlotte counties) are welcome at Pat's Kindness Closet. Pat’s Kindness Closet offers infants, toddlers, and adults free clothing. If you are in need of clothing for school-aged children, please contact the Jubilee Center for a referral.
How do I qualify for clothing assistance?
Anyone who can prove Englewood residency (ID or utility bill) is welcome to our services. No income verification needed.
Do you need financial assistance?
Contact Us
941-681-3550
We are able to provide Englewood, FL residents (Sarasota and Charlotte counties) with limited short-term financial assistance for utility bills and referrals to agencies and organizations in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties.
How do I qualify for financial assistance?
Anyone who can prove Englewood residency (ID or utility bill) is welcome to our services. No income verification needed.
How else can we help?
Special Programs
Summer Backpack for Kids Program
Summer months when school is out of session
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This program is open to school-age children residing in Englewood. Each backpack is filled with kid-friendly snacks, and every other week, the child is encouraged to return with their backpack for a refill of delicious and healthy snacks.
Holiday Meals
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas
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We provide fixings for special holiday meals to families in need in the Englewood area.
Christmas Shoppe
December
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All Jubilee Center clients are eligible to pick Christmas gifts for their children.
How can you help?
Volunteer
941-681-3550
St. David's Jubilee Center has the BEST volunteers and is the heart and soul of our mission to end hunger. Their unwavering compassion, commitment, and incredible work made a difference in the lives of 14,000 people in Englewood last year.
How can I volunteer?
Call the Jubilee Center at 941-681-3550.
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Food Pantry volunteers sort food, compile food for distribution, and assist clients with food pickup.
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Clothes Closet volunteers sort and shelve clothes and assist clients in clothing selection.
How else can you help?
Donate
Donated items can be brought to the Jubilee Center during hours of operation (Monday-Wednesday, 9 AM - 12 PM)
We accept various items, including food, hygiene products, etc. Check our Facebook page for our current donation needs. We are currently NOT accepting clothing donations.
The Jubilee Center is 100% supported by donations. To supplement donated items, we use financial contributions to purchase additional items, usually fresh produce and meat or poultry, to ensure we can provide well-balanced, nutritious meals.
To donate by mail:
Make check out to
The Jubilee Center​
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Mail to:
St. David's Episcopal Church - The Jubilee Center
401 S Broadway
Englewood, Florida 34223
Say hello
Cyndi Fredericks
Jubilee Center Program and Engagement Manager
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Cyndi has lived in Englewood full-time for the past 10 years. About 2 years ago, she began volunteering at St. David’s Jubilee Center. Her background includes many years working in Volunteer Management, where she was involved in recruitment and training volunteers, writing grants, fundraising, and presentations to the public and non-profit boards. Her time working as a volunteer at The Jubilee Center has given her a passion for the work and commitment of the volunteers and community, and she is honored to have been chosen for the position of Program and Engagement Manager.
Sheri Baker
Operations Manager
With 18 years of experience as a dental hygienist, Sheri continues to care for patients while also serving the community through her work at the Jubilee Center.
Sheri is blessed with a loving husband, two amazing sons, and a beloved rescue dog. She has a heart for serving others with compassion, support, love, and understanding, and considers it a privilege to help meet the needs of those served by the Jubilee Center.
Most importantly, Sheri's faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of her life. She is grateful to call Him her Lord and Savior and believes that every opportunity to serve others is a gift from Him. Sheri is humbled by the opportunity to serve at St. David's Jubilee Center and is committed to providing the very best support and services possible to the community and all who walk through its doors.
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