Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
Where to find free meals in South Florida during the pandemic
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 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
McTyre Park
Date: Saturday, April 24
Hours: 10 a.m. - noon
Details: Food distribution will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Social distancing guidelines will be followed as attendees will be asked to remain in their vehicles.
Where: 3501 SW 56th Ave., West Park Phone: 954-518-1857
Website: feedingsouthflorida.org
Mills Pond Park
Date: Thursday, April 15
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 COVID-19 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. Recipients should wear facial coverings and remain in their cars.
Where: 2201 NW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale Phone: 954-518-1857
Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
Miramar Regional Park
Date: Thursday, April 15
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
Pines City Center
Date: Friday, April 16
Hours: 8 - 10 a.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, firstserved basis.
Where: 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines
Phone: 954-518-1857
Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
City of Pompano Beach
Date: Thursday, April 22
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
Quiet Waters Park
Date: Friday, April 16
Hours: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Details: Quiet Waters 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: 401 Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach Phone: 954-518-1857
Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
Salvation Army of Broward County
Date: Every Thursday
Hours: 9 a.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: 1445 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Website: salvationarmyflorida.org/fort lauderdale/
Soref Jewish Community Center
Dates: Monday, Wednesday and Friday Hours: By appointment
Details: The Soref Jewish Community Center’s WECARE Food Pantry is distributing non-perishable groceries such as produce, bread and baked goods. Other essential items are also available for Broward County residents.
Where: 6501 W Sunrise Blvd., Plantation Phone: To schedule an appointment, contact the center at 954-792-6700.
Website: sorefjcc.org/wecare/wecarefood-pantry/