Organizations are offering free food distribution in South Florida for families that need help, with some sites offering drive-through pick-ups. Others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Please return to this site. We’re adding other food giveaways and resources. Occasionally events are added. Or maybe rescheduled. If your organization is distributing food, please email […]
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Veggies and herbs you can grow inside in summer
If you’re interested in picking up a fresh at-home activity, producing edible indoor plants such as radishes, turnips & arugula right inside your South Florida home is fun, relatively easy & relatively inexpensive. For wisdom on the topic, we solicited tips from a South Florida urban horticulture program specialist affiliated with the University of Florida […]
Free online employment workshops
If you’re seeking employment, an organization in South Florida is offering free virtual workshops and occasional hiring fairs. Workshop topics include phone interviews, video interviewing, preparing resumes and others. Virtual workshops are offered on week days via on Zoom. Virtual hiring fairs offered occasionally Information is on CareerSource Broward website or 954- 969-3541, 954-677-5555, 954-967-1010 […]
Free events online from Broward Library
Photo/from Broward Library Fun activities, entertaining live shows and informative workshops for kids, teenagers & adults are offered for free online during summer. Broward Library features online events on Facebook Live & other formats. Events include Film & Panel Discussion “Being” & discussion of social justice 5:30 p.m. July 1 on Facebook Live Kids & […]
Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale offers deals
Water Taxi in Fort Lauderdale features narrated boat transportation to different points along the Intracoastal Waterway and New River. In addition to opportunities for discounts onboard, extra deals are offered at participating restaurants and other vendors for those displaying their Water Taxi tickets. Water Taxi is running 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. […]
$100 toilet rebates for eligible residents
For an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $100 per toilet when replacing an old toilet with a more efficient low-flow WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible homeowners may receive two rebates, which is up to $200, per household. The […]
Broward School District offers food distribution for students & families
Students are able to participate in a free food distribution program offered at Broward public schools during summer. Food distributions are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 9 & following Tuesdays. The website states meals are available to teens & kids age 18 and younger and adults who accompany them. If adults pick up meals […]
Tri-Rail waives fares until further notice
The South Florida train is waiving fares until further notice. Tri-Rail is enhancing its safety precautions to accommodate physical distancing. face masks requested Seating organized for distancing passengers extra cars for more seating Information is 954-783-6030 or online Previous Article On weekends, Tri-Rail offers $5 all-day fares its train routes in […]
South Florida PBS offers free educational programs for kids
Free educational, fun & entertaining programs are offered on TV & online from South Florida PBS. Programs include educational topics for students in pre-Kindergarten to high school during the safer-at-home distance-learning era. South Florida PBS is on public broadcasting stations WPBT2 in Broward & Miami-Dade. It’s WXEL in Palm Beach County. Programs include Educational programs […]
Stay home and watch Home Design and Remodeling Show online
While staying home, enjoy online features and presentations from the Home Design and Remodeling Show. DIY Demos are presented by design personalities and influencers, including some from South Florida. They include 7 p.m. May 18 on Facebook and 7:30 p.m. on Instagram Outdoor Oasis with Alena Capra, host of SoFlo Home Project on WPLG Local […]
Free 2-1-1 program phones seniors daily
Senior Touchline is a free phone program for keeping in touch with older adults who live alone. Offered by 2-1-1 Broward, interested seniors age 60 and older may register online or 954-640-5800 Staff members and trained volunteers phone residents at the requested time and days. Read another articles From home, download e-books & other digital […]
Animal rescue organizations in South Florida offer opportunities for free Pet Food
Wonderful animal rescue organizations and their partners in South Florida are offering opportunities to receive free pet food. Some are intended for eligible applicants. Please return to this article. We’re adding other information. The Pet Project organization in Wilton Manors is offering free food by appointment to seniors, people who are out of work & […]
Note to Readers: Helping in a Crisis
Our lives have been totally upended in the last few weeks, and that includes the mission of Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap. In normal times, we publish news of deals, discounts and free events in Fort Lauderdale and throughout Broward County. With the requirement that we mostly stay at home to be safe, we have […]
