Ross, Dolphins pledge $3M to provide 1,000 meals daily

Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross and the team’s foundation announced an initiative Wednesday that could generate $4 million to provide food and work for people in South Florida.

The Dolphins intend to provide a minimum of 1,000 meals each weekday out of Hard Rock Stadium for up to a year to assist those in need through a voucher system.

Ross will also help fund the Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program with $2 million, and will spend an additional $1 million to match donations raised by the foundation with hopes to reach $4 million total.

“We are committed to combating food insecurity and helping to provide consistent employment as the first step in rebuilding our community, starting in Miami Gardens,” Ross said in a statement provided by the team.

“We are thankful for the strength that our community has shown through this pandemic and it’s our hope that this program will inspire others to give.”

Added Dolphins CEO

Tom Garfinkel: “Unemployment is growing and a lot of people are suffering and need help.

“It was important for us to start at home and help the most vulnerable in our community with a longterm commitment; not just a one-time event.”

The Dolphins hope their program will generate jobs and revenue for the local restaurant industry, while providing work to guest services and security staff workers at Hard Rock Stadium that have been affected by COVID-19-related event cancelations.