South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
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 tomake 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 bottledwater.
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 Break Spot sites, at various locations during different days during theweek. Times and locations change from aweek-to-week basis. Feeding South Florida also has a homedelivery programand 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- 5p.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, 5651Hood Rd.; Pembroke Pines K-8 campus, 18800 Pines Blvd.; Pembroke PinesK-12 campus, 5000 SW 207th Ter.; Sunrise campus, 4500
NW103Ave.;
Website: franklin-academy.org/parent-information
Together 4 Broward
Dates: Vary
Details: As an online resource for the community, Together 4Broward lists entities throughout the county that are assisting residents during the pandemic. With multiple locations around Broward County, healthy meals are offered fromp laces 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:
4- 6p.m. ; Saturday: Noon - 2p.m.
Details: The Boys& Girls Club of Broward County will be offering grab-and-go 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,
3025W 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, 832NW 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, 212NW
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, from4 – 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
Charles F. Dodge City Center
Date: Friday, Dec. 4 Hours: 8 - 10 a.m. Details: The city of Pembroke Pines has partnered with Feeding South Florida to hold a freemeal distribution for residents. Residents, whowill remain in their vehicles during distribution, must enter on Palm Avenue just south of Pines Boulevard and follow the designated route. Food will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
Inter Miami CF and Deliver Lean
Dates: Wednesdays Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Details: Deliver Lean 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, Dec. 12 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, first-served basis while supplies last.
Where: 1775 S Flamingo Rd, Davie
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
North Lauderdale
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m. Details: With the help fromFeeding South Florida, North Lauderhill will be holding a drive-thru food distribution event. Food will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis for those financially impacted by theCOVID-19 pandemic.
Where: 957Rock Island Rd., North Lauderhill Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
City of Pompano Beach
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3 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: 1955NFederal Hwy., Pompano Beach Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
Quiet Waters Park
Date: Friday, Dec. 4 Hours: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Details: QuietWaters 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: 1445W Broward Blvd., Fort LauderdaleWebsite: salvationarmyflorida.org/ fortlauderdale/
City of Tamarac
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 9 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m. Details: The City of Tamarac will be holding a free meal distribution with the assistance fromFeeding South Florida. Meals will be given away on a firstcome, first-served basis while supplies last.
Where: 2699W Commercial Blvd., Tamarac
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Amelia Earhart Park
Date: Thursday, Dec. 3& Friday, Dec. 4
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: 401E65th St., Hialeah
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
Dade County Auditorium
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m. Details: Through the assistance of Feeding South Florida, theDade County Auditorium will be holding a free food distribution for those affected by the pandemic. Food will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Where: 2902WFlagler St., Miami
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
The Fair Grounds
Date: Friday, Dec. 4 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m. Details: The city of Miami Fair Grounds and Feeding South Florida recently partnered to host a freemeals distribution. Supplies will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Where: 10901 SW24th St., Miami
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
Gwen Cherry Park
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m. Details: Food will be distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis while supplies last. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect during the distribution.
Where: 7090NW22nd Ave., Miami
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
City of Miami Beach
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5 Hours: 9 - 11 a.m. Details: Food will be distributed on a firstcome, 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/covid19
Miami Lakes UnitedMethodist Church
Date: Saturday, Dec. 5 Hours: 9 - 11a.m. Details: Food will be given out on a firstcome, 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: 14800Ludlam Rd. (NW67thAve.), Miami Lakes
Phone: 954-518-1857 Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
PALMBEACH COUNTY
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. Partnered with FreshRXKids, the Boys& Girls Clubs of Palm Beach will also be providing a week’sworth of meals to entire club families. The Boca Raton and theNeil S. Hirsch Boys and Girls Clubs will only be offering free meals distribution Monday through Friday.
Sites: Belle GladeTeen Center, 350SW10th
St., Belle Glade. Delray Beach, 1451 SWSeventh St., Delray Beach. Florence DeGeorge Club, 4105 PinewoodAve., West Palm Beach. Marjorie S. Fisher Club, 905DrexelRoad, West Palm Beach. MaxM. Fisher Club, 221W13th St., RivieraBeach.
Monday - Friday only, 11 a.m. - 1p.m.
Boca Raton, 300 Newcastle St., Boca Raton. Neil S. HirschBoys& Girls Club, 1080WellingtonTrace, 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 whohave been impacted by the pandemic. Drivers must enter fromSouthwest First Street heading north towardsAtlanticAvenue.