Flag Day 5K Run/Walk
The 14th Annual Flag Day 5K Family Fun Run/Walk will be held June 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze, Florida. This CERTIFIED RACE is an out and back 5K Run/Walk/Baby Jogger/Wheelchair Race event through a Navarre residential neighborhood. The route is paved and will be clearly marked with signs. Traffic control will be provided by local law enforcement. This is a great race for the entire family. The course is fast and flat with minimum curves and no inclines.
Cooling Stations will be provided at the finish line. In addition the Knights of Columbus will be serving a Post Race Pancake Breakfast in the Parish Center.
The proceeds for this years event are to be divided between two charities: Heros on the Water and the Navarre Community Outreach. In our first 14 races, we have averaged over 300 participants from several different states. With your help over the last 14 years, the Columbiettes have raised approximately $150,000.00. Proceeds support women and children as well as our military men and women.
Packet pick up will begin on Friday, June 12, 2026 between 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm and at 6:30am to 7:00 am on race day.
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Weekend Food Program
A report from Feeding America determined that the percentage of food insecure children in Santa Rosa County for 2022 was 13.4%–a nearly 5% increase from the previous year. While the health impacts of hunger are obvious, food insecurity can also impact academic performance and normal mental and physical development. This is a critical need in this community.
According to the “Map the Food Gap” report from Feeding America, food insecure households report needing an additional 5.3 meals a week or in other words, food for 2 days of the week. Nearly 40% of these households are ineligible for assistance programs like SNAP.
The Weekend Food Program of Navarre Community Outreach was created to bridge this gap. During the school year, the program provides weekend meals for students in 7 Navarre area schools. Armed with a team of dedicated volunteers and generous community donors, we have had the opportunity to provide meals to thousands of food insecure students. We invite you to join us in meeting this need in our community—we urge you to consider donating your time or money to help us keep this program going.
Snack Assistance Program
We all have been there. You had an early lunch and as the afternoon drags on, the hanger sets in. As an expansion of the Weekend Food Program, the Snack Assistance program helps students get through the school day by providing snacks as needed to Navarre area schools. This program gives students the boost of energy needed to power through the school day to focus on their lessons and not on their stomachs. Schools are provided with 8-10 boxes of prepackaged snacks to use at their discretion.
Hygiene Kits
Routine hygiene is an important part of our physical and mental health and a critical skill in adulthood. Failure to implement good hygiene habits can have significant negative impacts later in life. This program provides students with the supplies needed to help ensure proper hygiene. Twice a year students are provided with shampoo, soap, deodorant, floss, toothpaste and toothbrushes to keep them on the right track and help build lifelong hygiene habits.
