Where to find free meals in South Florida during the pandemic

With the rapid spread of the coronavirus in the community, one of the biggest growing concerns has been putting food onthetable.

Broward and Palm Beach County Public Schools along with other organizations have teamed up to make sure that familiesdon’tgotosleephungry. Here are some of the organizationsofferingfreemeals.

If your organization would like to be included on this list, email Brett Shweky at bshweky@sunsentinel.com.

SOUTHFLORIDA

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 Drivethru 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

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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: 4 - 6 p.m. ; Saturday: Noon - 2 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 18years 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— 5p.m.

Adults are welcomed to purchase meals for $1.80per breakfast and $2.75per lunch.

Where: Visit browardschools.com/ food-service, call 211or 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: 10a.m. - 2p.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 first-come, 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, Jan. 9

Hours: 9- 11a.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, first-served basis while supplies last.

Where: 1775S Flamingo Rd, Davie Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

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MCTYRE PARK

Date: Saturday, Jan. 23

Hours: 10a.m. - noon

Details: Food distribution will be given out on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies last. Social distancing guidelines will be followed as attendees will be asked to remain their vehicles.

Where: 3501SW 56th Ave., West Park Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org

MILLS POND PARK

Date: Thursday, Jan. 7

Hours: 9- 11a.m.

Details: The cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park and Wilton Manors have come together in partnership with Feeding South Florida to host a COVID-19drive-through food distribution event. Enter

Mills Pond Park from southbound Northwest Ninth Avenue. Based on the available supply of food, the first 1,000cars 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: 2201NW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 MIRAMAR CULTURAL CENTER Dates: Tuesdays

Hours: 2:30- 5:30p.m.

Details: The Miramar Cultural Center has partnered with FLIPANY to feed 100families weekly on a firstcome, 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: 2400Civic Center Pl., Mira

mar Phone: 954-602-4500

Website: miramarculturalcenter.org MIRAMAR REGIONAL PARK Date: Thursday, Jan. 7

Hours: 9- 11a.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: 16801Miramar Parkway, Miramar

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 PINES CITY CENTER Date: Friday, Jan. 8

Hours: 8- 10a.m.

Details: With help from Feeding South Florida, the City of Pembroke Pines and the Pines City Center will be holding a free meal distribution for those affected by the coronavirus. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where: 601City Center Way, Pembroke Pines

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 CITY OF POMPANO BEACH Date: Thursday, Jan. 14

Hours: 9- 11a.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, first-served basis while supplies last.

Where: 1955N Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

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QUIET WATERS PARK

Date: Friday, Jan. 15

Hours: 9:30- 11:30a.m.

Details: Quiet Waters Park will be distributing free meals on a firstcome, 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: 401Powerline Rd., Deerfield

Beach Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

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SALVATION ARMY OF BROWARD COUNTY

Date: Every Thursday

Hours: 9a.m. - noon

Details: The Salvation Army of Broward County will be distributing non-perishable items and other pantry goods to more than 100 underserved families. Recipients must show proof of Broward residency to be eligible for the free meals distribution.

Where: 1445W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Website: salvationarmyflorida.org/ fortlauderdale/

SUNRISE TENNIS CLUB

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 30

Hours: 10a.m. - noon

Details: Through Feeding South Florida, the Sunrise Tennis Club will be handing out free meals for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Where: 9605W Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 CITY OF TAMARAC Date: Wednesday, Jan. 6

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: The City of Tamarac will be holding a free meal distribution with the assistance from Feeding South Florida. Meals will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Where: 2699 W Commercial Blvd., Tamarac

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/ covid19

City of Tamarac

Date: Monday, Jan. 11 and Monday, Jan. 25

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: Through the support of Feeding South Florida, the City of Tamarac will be hosting a free food distribution event for those affected by the pandemic. Food will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.

Where: 10001 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

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MIAMI-DADECOUNTY

AMELIA EARHART PARK Date: Thursday, Jan. 7

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: Through Feeding South Florida, food distribution will be held on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect during the event.

Where: 401 E 65th St., Hialeah Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 CALDER CASINO Date: Monday, Jan. 25

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: To ensure social distancing guidelines are met, attendees are asked to remain in their vehicles and open their trunks to receive the free meals. Led by Feeding South Florida, meals will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.

Where: 21001 NW 27th Ave., Miami Gardens

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 THE FAIR GROUNDS Date: Friday, Jan. 8

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: The city of Miami Fair Grounds and Feeding South Florida recently partnered to host a free meals distribution. Supplies will be handed out on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies last. Where: 10901 SW 24th St., Miami Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 GWEN CHERRY PARK Date: Wednesday, Jan. 6

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect during the distribution.

Where: 7090 NW 22nd Ave., Miami Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE PARK Date: Wednesday, Jan. 6

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: The Homestead Air Reserve Park will be hosting a free meal distribution for those affected by the pandemic. Supplies will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where: 27401 SW New York Ave., Homestead Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH Date: Saturday, Jan. 2

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect during the distribution.

Where: 2100 Collins Ave., Miami

Beach Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

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MIAMI LAKES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Date: Saturday, Jan. 2

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: Food will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect and requires individuals to receive meals within an enclosed vehicle. Attendees must enter the sanctuary parking lot on Miami Lakes Drive. The previous entrance on 67th Avenue will be closed off.

Where: 14800 Ludlam Rd. (NW 67th Ave.), Miami Lakes

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 CITY OF OPA LOCKA Date: Tuesday, Jan. 5

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: Fueled by Feeding South Florida, food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Attendees will be asked to remain in their vehicles to abide by CDC social distancing guidelines.

Where: 777 Sharazard Blvd., Opa-Locka

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Date: Monday - Sunday

Hours: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Details: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County will distribute breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to all children under the age of 18 to pick up via drive-through style. Seven clubs throughout Palm Beach County will be handing out meals to children. Partnered with Fresh RX Kids, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach will also be providing a week’s worth of meals to entire club families. The Boca Raton and the Neil S. Hirsch Boys and Girls Clubs will only be offering free meals distribution Monday through Friday.

Sites: Belle Glade Teen Center, 350 SW 10th St., Belle Glade. Delray Beach, 1451 SW Seventh St., Delray Beach. Florence De George Club, 4105 Pinewood Ave., West Palm Beach. Marjorie S. Fisher Club, 905 Drexel Road, West Palm Beach.

Max M. Fisher Club, 221 W 13th St., Riviera Beach.

Monday - Friday only, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Boca Raton, 300 Newcastle St.,

Boca Raton. Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club, 1080 Wellington Trace, Wellington.

Phone: 561-683-3287

Website: bgcpbc.org BH3 Date: Fridays

Hours: Noon until supply runs out Details: The free meal drive-thru distribution is open for residents and neighbors of Delray Beach who have been impacted by the pandemic. Drivers must enter from Southwest First Street heading north towards Atlantic Avenue.

Where: 21 SW Sixth Ave., Delray

Beach

Website: bh-3.com

COMMONSPARK Date: Wednesday, Dec. 30

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: Royal Palm Beach and Feeding South Florida have partnered together to distribute free meals to families and individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic. To follow the COVID-19 CDC guidelines, attendees will remain in their vehicles and open their trunk when it’s their turn in line. Meals will be distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Where: 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 COMMUNITY OF HOPE Date: Saturday, Jan. 16

Hours: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Details: With the support of Feeding South Florida, the Community of Hope in West Palm Beach will holding a free meal distribution for families affected by the coronavirus. Meals will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Social-distancing guidelines will be in effect during the distribution.

Where: 2341 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

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FLIPANY GRAB N’ GO

Dates: Monday - Thursday

Details: Flipany, a community partner of the School District of Palm Beach County, is offering additional food distribution sites.

Where: Sites and times vary; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Arms of Hope, (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) 1512 Wingfield St., Lake Worth Beach. Ebenezer Church, (Tuesday - Thursday) 200 NE 12th St., Boca Raton. Delray Shores, (Monday - Thursday) 622 Davis Road, Delray Beach. First Haitian Church of God, (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 2611 Broadway Ave., West Palm Beach. Grace Fellowship Center, (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 233 W. Ave A, Belle Glade. Haitian Baptist Church of Lake Worth, (Monday - Friday) 2000

N. D St., Lake Worth Beach. Mt.

Olive Missionary Baptist Church, (Monday - Friday) 124 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach. New South

Bay Villas, (Monday - Friday) 845 West Palm Beach Road, South Bay. Okeechobee Center, (Monday - Friday) 101 Everglades St., Belle Glade. Osceola Center, (Monday - Friday) 1204 NW Ave. L, Belle

Glade. Pick Wick Mobile Home Park, (Monday, Wednesday) 1 E Pick

Wick Park, Greenacres. Provident Baptist Church, (Monday, Tuesday) 1015 NW Fourth St., Boynton Beach. Student Aces, (Monday - Friday) 915 S. Main St., Belle Glade.

3 - 5 p.m.

Achievement Center of Delray Beach, (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) 555 NW Fourth St., Delray Beach. Boynton Beach Church of God, (Wednesday, Thursday) 135 NE Seventh Ave., Boynton Beach. Community Deliverance Church, (Friday) 202 NW Ninth Court, Boynton Beach.

Phone: 954-354-7269

Website: flipany.org/

CITY OF GREENACRES

Dates: Second and fourth Thursday of the month until further notice

Hours: 4 - 6 p.m.

Details: CROS Ministries will be offering bimonthly pantry distribution on a first-come, first-served basis for any individuals. Those who attend will be asked to remain in the vehicles while the follow the directions given by the volunteers.

Where: Greenacres Community Recreation Center, 501 Swain Blvd., Greenacres

Phone: 561-642-2000

Website: greenacresfl.gov/commu

nity-rec HESTER CENTER Date: Thursday, Jan. 7

Hours: 8 - 11 a.m.

Details: Through the assistance of Feeding South Florida, the City of Boynton Beach will be distributing free meals on a first-come, firstserve basis. Social distancing guidelines will be upheld throughout the distribution.

Where: 1901 Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 HOPE IN ACTION - COMMUNITY OF HOPE Date: Thursday, Jan. 14

Hours: 5 - 7 p.m.

Details: With assistance from Feeding South Florida, Hope in Action will be holding a free food distribution for individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Meals will be distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies last.

CDC social distancing guidelines will be upheld during the event.

Where: 14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

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HOSPITALITY HELPING HANDS

Dates: Monday - Sunday

Hours: 1 - 6 p.m.

Details: Hospitality Helping Hands is supporting those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by distributing free meals at five different locations to laid-off workers. The free meals are distributed contactless as drivers are asked to roll down their windows or tell the helpers where to put food. Weekly groceries are also being distributed on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at 3950 Georgia Ave. in West Palm Beach. To apply for the weekly grocery program, call the number listed below. Services will conclude after Friday, May 22.

Sites: Howley’s Restaurant, 4700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Hullabaloo Italian Gastropub, 517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Phone: 561-833-5691

Website: hospitalityhelpinghands.

org CITY OF LAKE WORTH Date: Tuesday, Jan. 5

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: The City of Lake Worth is partnering with the City of Lake Worth to hold a free food distribution. Food will be given on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect during the event.

Where: 1121 Lucerne Ave., Lake

Worth Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 THE MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 5

Hours: 8 - 11 a.m.

Details: In partnership with Feeding South Florida, the Mall at Wellington Green will be holding a free meal distribution for families affected by the coronavirus. The food distribution will be done on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Food available will include fresh produce and non-perishable items. Attendees can receive the food in the Nordstrom’s parking lot between Dillard’s and Macy’s.

Where: 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington

Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE PALM BEACHES Dates: Tuesdays

Details: The non-profit organization is delivering frozen dinners to homebound seniors on a short-term emergency basis. The service is available for homebound seniors 70 years or older and can be scheduled by calling Debbie Emerick. Phone: 561-802-6979

Website: mealsonwheelspalmbeaches.org/ PALM BEACH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Hours: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Details: Palm Beach County Public Schools will be distributing three days worth of meals on Tuesdays and two days worth on Thursday. Meals are free to all children and students 18 years and younger. Parents or children must bring a form of valid identification to receive meals. A facial covering or mask is also required.

Sites: Locations vary; Find the closest site near you by visiting the Palm Beach County website.

Phone: 561-434-8000

Website: palmbeachschools.org/

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PALM BEACH OUTLETS

Date: Monday, Jan. 4

Hours: 8 - 10 a.m.

Details: The Palm Beach Outlets has partnered with Feeding South Florida to host a drive-up free meal distribution every Monday. Food will be served on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies last. Up to 1,000 families will be served each week. Distribution supplies include protein, fresh produce, eggs, milk and other essential goods.

Where: 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite E121, West Palm Beach Phone: 561-515-4400

Website: palmbeachoutlets.com CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH Date: Friday, Jan. 8

Hours: 9 - 11 a.m.

Details: The city of Riviera Beach will be holding a free meal distribution through the help of Feeding South Florida. Families and individuals affected by the pandemic can receive food on a first-come, firstserve basis while supplies last.

Where: 2409 Ave. H W, Riviera Beach Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

covid19 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM Dates: Vary

Hours: Vary

Details: The Summer Food Service Program provides meals and snacks to eligible children ages 18 and under during the summer months of June through August. Food is also distributed for individuals with disabilities, over the age of 18, who participate in school programs. Funded by the USDA and the Department of Education, sites are located throughout Palm Beach County in low-income neighborhoods. Parents picking up food kits without their child present must bring identification for the children. Meal kits will not be provided to parents who don’t bring their child or do not provide proper identification. Sites will distribute seven days’ worth of food to each eligible child once a week.

Sites: Check out the program’s site for dates and locations

Phone: 561-242-5705 Email: hwessel@pbcgov.org (Gus Wessel) UNITED HAITIAN Date: Wednesday, Dec. 30

Hours: 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Details: With help from Feeding South Florida, United Haitian will be hosting a free meal distribution for those affected by the pandemic. Meals will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Where: 2015 Parker Ave., West Palm

Beach Phone: 954-518-1857

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/

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