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Epic-Cure Inc.

Acquiring high-quality, fresh food and redistributing it to those in need.

Summary of Services 

  • Provides meal distribution through partnerships with schools, shelters, food banks, and community centers
  • Addresses problems of hunger, food waste, and nutrition education
  • Works to reduce the environmental impact of food waste through innovative rescue and redistribution efforts

Delivering Meals to Combat Hunger

Established in 2018, Epic-Cure promotes inclusivity in community support and addresses issues like hunger, food waste, and education. From the outset, the organization has been committed to providing immediate relief and empowering individuals and families through skill development and sustainable practices. 

Recognizing the diverse needs within communities, Epic-Cure emphasizes that every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves access to necessities like food and opportunities for personal growth. The organization establishes partnerships with local shelters, food banks, and community centers, creating an efficient meal distribution system.

Below are some of the distribution centers within St. Johns County 

  • Awaken City Church with UF Health, 1 Orthopedic Pl, St. Augustine (Tuesday 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.)
  • Mt. Moriah Church, 676 Christopher St., St. Augustine (Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 86 ML King Ave, St. Augustine ( Every other Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
  • Gamble Rogers Middle School, 6250 US-1, St. Augustine, (Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Palm Coast, 5500 Belle Terre Pkwy, Palm Coast (The first and fourth Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  • Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 280 Duval St., St. Augustine (The second Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • San Sebastian Catholic Church 1112 SR 16, St. Augustine (Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) 

Minimizing the Environmental Effects of Food Waste

Epic-Cure's mission includes an innovative approach to sustainable solutions to food waste. The organization focuses on rescuing millions of pounds of surplus food that would otherwise go to waste. This practice helps reduce the environmental impact of food waste and addresses the pressing issue of hunger in local communities.

Epic-Cure's success is due to the collective effort of individuals, local businesses, and community organizations. Generous donations of funds, food, and volunteer time have fueled the organization's ability to reach more families and expand its impact.

Mission Statement

At Epic-Cure®, our mission is to eliminate hunger and food waste, protect the environment by keeping food out of landfills, and teach self-reliance through cooking classes for veterans and Title-1 school children – Sustain U.®. We engage senior citizens to teach children to safely prepare meals, providing them with practical life skills and the self-confidence that comes from real achievement, while simultaneously connecting generations through a shared purpose and improving the well-being of the children and their senior citizen mentors.