Legacy of Leaders is Foodies Care’s annual celebration of the individuals whose time, talent, and treasure strengthen our community. Each year, we honor outstanding volunteers and nonprofit leaders across Northeast Florida who generously give of themselves to support organizations that feed the hungry, shelter those experiencing housing insecurity, protect the vulnerable, and build up future difference-makers.
Through Legacy of Leaders, Foodies Care recognizes the people who help our nonprofit partners expand their impact and better serve those who need them most. By bringing people together and turning connection into meaningful support, we celebrate the individuals whose dedication creates lasting change throughout our community.
Nominations open ahead of each ceremony, with honorees put forward by the people who have witnessed their commitment and impact firsthand.
Lifetime Achievement Award
AnnieRuth Foundation
Legacy Impact Award
Three Grains of Rice Missions
Servant Leader Award
City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department
Community Catalyst Award
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Nonprofit Impact Award
Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville
Compassion in Action Award
Five STAR Veterans Center
Mission Excellence Award
Changing Homelessness
Visionary Leadership Award
Operation New Uniform
Bridge Builder Award
Joy in Reading Initiative