Serving communities today and tomorrow
Debs Store is the Eastside’s only grocery that’s more than a store with a multi-generational legacy of serving the community and catalyzing opportunity for its neighbors.
The legacy lives on – The Corner at Debs Store
The original building at 1478 Florida Avenue
Rendering of The Corner at Debs Store
The restored and expanded Debs Store, now known as The Corner at Debs Store, opened in the Summer of 2024. Its beloved market, operated by Goodwill provides affordable, healthy foods to neighbors. The new second floor features Career and employment services through Goodwill, as well as ATM and financial services provided by VyStar Credit Union.
Message from Joe
“Serving our community” – These words were aptly displayed at the bottom of the Debs Store calendar handed out to customers every year. This was a guiding principle for my grandparents, father and uncle and it remains such for the current partners of Debs Store. Today, we apply this model and allow the legacy to live on through revitalization in multiple neighborhoods and communities.
Debs Store Merch
In The News
Restoring Debs Store
A huge piece of local history is being resurrected in downtown’s Eastside neighborhood, just north of TIAA Bank Field.
Historic store reopening to revitalize Jacksonville’s Eastside
A piece of history is being brought back to life on Jacksonville’s Eastside.
Jacksonville brother leads family and Debs Store in East Jacksonville through tough times
When Gene Debs was diagnosed with brain cancer in July, his brother, Nick, knew things would never be the same.
Restoring Debs Store
A huge piece of local history is being resurrected in downtown’s Eastside neighborhood, just north of TIAA Bank Field.
Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors
City of Jacksonville
State of Florida
Jacksonville Jaguars
Baptist Health
Florida Blue
Jessie Ball duPont Fund
RS&H
The Debs Family
