The Jim Dotson FOundation inc.
The Jim Dotson Foundation incorporated was founded in 2018 to continue the proud tradition of providing food and clothing for our neighbors in need in the Arlington community of Jacksonville Florida.
The Jim Dotson Foundation was founded in honor of Jim Dotson, a man who spent his whole life giving back to his community. Jim was an active leader as well as founder of the St. Mathews Food Pantry; he was a marine veteran, and a Shriner for many years, he even often volunteered at the baseball games in the concessions. We at the Jim Dotson Foundation want to carry on his work in the community. We are looking forward to continuing on a mobile pantry, to feed those who are less fortunate.
We are also working on doing a backpack reach out where we will gather items most necessary to us to give to the homeless such as sleeping bags and hygiene products. Another way we help our community is by feeding the officers who keep us safe, we feed our officers every other month during their roll call. Because of Jim’s military back ground we enjoy helping our veterans as well, we are actively involved in the City of Jacksonville Military Affairs Stand Down for Homeless Veterans.
Testimonial
Testimonials
"The Dotson Foundation and food pantry have been so good to me and have fed me and my family plenty. Dolores, James, Jo, and Betty Mae have showed me nothing but love and kindness, God Bless. "
"Amazing the work that was started by Mr. Jim Dotson and it Legacy lives through his family and friends on helping those that need a hand up."
"They support the Greater Arlington Area in Jacksonville, FL and are a vital part in getting people food, clothing and a hot breakfast with dignity and a smile to those in need!"