A smiling girl sits at a table with berries in front of her.

Hugs Across the County - St. Johns

Providing access to nutritious school lunches, snacks, and personal care items.

101 Marketside Avenue #404-254, Ponte Vedra Beach , FL 32081 - Ponte Vedra Beach
View Website (904) 580-4847
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Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summary of Services

  • Supports students facing homelessness and hunger by distributing essential items, including food, hygiene products, school supplies, and clothing. 

Mentoring Youth and Assisting in Classrooms

Hugs Across the County (HUGS), a community-driven initiative in St. Johns County, is powered by passionate volunteers, local partners, and school district staff united in their mission to support students facing hardship. These dedicated individuals dedicate their time, energy, and resources to mentoring youth, assisting in classrooms, and collecting essential items such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies.

Helping Students Feel Confident in Their Appearance

HUGS is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and hunger, enabling students to focus on their academics. Through its programs, HUGS provides access to nutritious school lunches, snacks, and personal care items, including hygiene products and clean clothing such as shirts, shorts, and leggings, to help students feel confident in their appearance. 

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Mission Statement

Hugs Across the County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in St. Johns County, Florida. Our mission is to raise awareness throughout the County about student poverty right here in our community. Work closely with school counselors and the student services staff to identify needs. Raise funds and provide assistance to students in crisis situations. Organize St. Johns County neighbors to work together to assist our youngest residents. Provide classroom volunteers and mentors to Title 1 schools that serve more than 80 percent of students on free and reduced meal programs.