Where to find free meals during the pandemic
With the rapid spread of the coronavirus in the community, one of the biggest growing concerns has been putting food on the table.
Broward and Palm Beach County Public Schools along with other organizations have teamed up to make sure that families don’t go to sleep hungry. Here are some of the organizations offering free meals.
If your organization would like to be included on this list, email Brett Shweky at bshweky@sunsentinel.com.
SOUTH FLORIDA Farm Share
Dates: Vary
Details: Farm Share distributes fresh food free-of-charge to families, children, seniors and individuals in need throughout Florida. The local non-profit partnered with Lyft, the driving service, to deliver food to those unable to reach the distribution sites. Bags included fresh produce, frozen proteins, non-perishable goods and bottled water.
Where: Sites and dates vary; to find your closest and soonest site dates visit farmshare.org/ food-distributions/
Phone: 305-246-3276
Email: information@farmshare.org
Feeding South Florida
Dates: Vary
Details: Anyone in need can access Drive-thru sites, and grab-n-go BreakSpot sites, at various locations during different days during the week. Times and locations change from a week-to-week basis. Feeding South Florida also has a home delivery program and a network of partner agencies who are open and can assist.
Where: Sites and dates vary; to find your closest and soonest site dates visit feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19/
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org
Franklin Academy
Dates: Thursdays
Hours: 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.; 4 - 5 p.m. Details: Five-day packs of breakfast and lunch will be distributed to all children 18 years or younger. Franklin Academy’s Palm Beach Gardens campus will only be distributing meals during the mornings.
Where: Boynton Beach campus, 7882 S Military Trail; Cooper City campus, 6301 S Flamingo Rd.; Palm Beach Gardens, 5651 Hood Rd.; Pembroke Pines K-8 campus, 18800 Pines Blvd.; Pembroke Pines K-12 campus, 5000 SW 207th Ter.; Sunrise campus, 4500 NW 103 Ave.;
Website: franklin-academy. org/parent-information
Together 4 Broward
Dates: Vary
Details: As an online resource for the community, Together 4 Broward lists entities throughout the county that are assisting residents during the pandemic. With multiple locations around Broward County, healthy meals are offered from places such as food banks, Broward County public schools, churches and local government agencies.
Where: Sites and dates vary; to find your closest and soonest site dates visit broward.org/together4broward/Pages/default.aspx
Email: face@browardschools.com
Website: broward.org/together4broward
BROWARD COUNTY Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
Details: Seniors age 60 and up who are in need of food resources can request a frozen meal delivery to their residence for no cost. Those who are currently not receiving any food through meal programs or normally have meals at a congregate meal site that is closed can qualify for this service. Phone: 954-745-9779 Website: adrcbroward.org/
Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
Dates: Monday - Saturday Hours: Monday - Friday: 2 - 8 p.m. ; Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Details: The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County will be offering meals for club members ages 6-18, while supplies last. Daily meals will include a variety of different sandwiches as well as healthy snacks such as cheese, fruit, vegetables and more. In order to receive their meals, families must show their Boys & Girls Club membership card upon arrival.
Sites: Carver Ranches Club, 2005 SW 44th Ave., West Park. Dr. Harold Reitman M.D. Club, 3025 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Florence A. DeGeorge Club, 1220 SW 130th Ave, Davie. Jim & Jan Moran Club, 27 S Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach. Lauderhill Club, 5455 NW 19th St., Lauderhill. Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center, 7201 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale. Lester H. White Club/NFL Yet Center, 2621 SW 15th St., Fort Lauderdale. Marti Huizenga Club, 1111 N 69th W, Hollywood. Nan Knox Club, 832 NW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. Rick and Rita Case Club, 7525 NW 33rd St., Davie. S. Robert Levine Campus/ William E. Slaughter Club, 7201 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale. Thomas D. Stephanis Club, 212 NW 16th St., Pompano Beach.
Phone: 954-537-1010 Website: bgcbc.org
Broward County Public Schools
Date: Vary
Details: Free meals will be distributed at all Broward County Public School elementary, middle and high schools for all children 18 years and younger. Meal distribution times vary at school locations during the school day.
To increase access to meals, select high schools will be open for meal distribution every Tuesday and Thursday, from 4 — 5 p.m.
Adults are welcomed to purchase meals for $1.80 per breakfast and $2.75 per lunch.
Where: Visit browardschools. com/food-service, call 211 or contact a school near you for individual service time.
Phone: 754-321-0000 Website: browardschools.com/ food-service
Inter Miami CF and DeliverLean
Dates: Wednesdays
Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Details: DeliverLean will distribute non-perishable items or fresh meals to anyone in need on Wednesdays at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Food will be given away on a firstcome, first-served basis and will take place in the stadium’s parking lot for the foreseeable future.
Where: Inter Miami CF Stadium,1350 NW 55th St., Fort Lauderdale
Website: deliverleancares.com Email: info@deliverlean.com
The Local Church
Date: Saturday, Feb. 13 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.
Details: The Local Church and the City of Davie will be holding a free meal distribution for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Through Feeding South Florida, meals will be handed out on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies last.
Where: 1775 S Flamingo Rd, Davie
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
Mills Pond Park
Date: Thursday, Jan. 28 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.
Details: The cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park and Wilton Manors have come together in partnership with Feeding South Florida to host a COVID19 drive-through food distribution event. Enter Mills Pond Park from southbound Northwest Ninth Avenue. Based on the available supply of food, the first 1,000 cars will be allowed entry and there will be a limit of one food container per vehicle. Recipients should wear facial coverings and remain in their cars and open their trunk when it is their turn in line.
Where: 2201 NW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
Miramar Cultural Center
Dates: Tuesdays
Hours: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Details: The Miramar Cultural Center has partnered with FLIPANY to feed 100 families weekly on a first-come, first-serve basis. Located at the MCC Stage Door parking lot, school-aged children can receive a seven-day supply of fresh, healthy food. Registration is required; visit flipanymcc.eventbrite.com.
Where: 2400 Civic Center Pl., Miramar
Phone: 954-602-4500 Website: miramarculturalcenter.org
Miramar Regional Park
Date: Thursday, Jan. 28 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.
Details: Led by Feeding South Florida, Miramar Regional Park will be distributing free meals on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. To follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, individuals and families will remain in their vehicles and open their trucks to receive free meals.
Where: 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
City of Pompano Beach
Date: Thursday, Jan. 28 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.
Details: The City of Pompano Beach and Feeding South Florida have partnered to host a free meals distribution event. Meals will be given away on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies last.
Where: 1955 N Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida. org/covid19