Free Food Distribution events in South Florida UPDATED

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 complete info to news@fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com.

Free outdoor food distributions include:

we’re verifying event — Church of Christ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 23, 305 North Dixie Highway, Hallandale Beach, 33009
Feeding South Florida and its partners offer free food distribution events in Broward, Palm Beach & Miami-Dade, including these & others. Some are drive-through. Please use an online tool to verify any events you are interested in. Occasionally, events are deleted, or relocated to a different venue. Others are added. To verify each day, log in here & press “distribution locator” button on right to download a freshly revised list.
Feeding South Florida Events include
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 26 Coral Square mall, 9469 W. Atlantic Blvd., Coral Springs 33071
- 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. May 26 City of Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station, 2900 Sheridan Street, Hollywood 33021
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 28 Lauderhill Sports Park, 7500 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderhill 33313
- 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. May 29 Quiet Waters Park, 401 Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 30 McTyre Park, 3501 SW 56th Avenue, West Park 33023
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 1 Central Broward Regional Park 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderdhill 33311
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 2 Cooper City Sports Complex 10300 Stirling Road, Cooper City 33026
- others online use “distribution locator” button on righ to download the list
Stadium in Fort Lauderdale Wednesdays & other events from DeliverLean & partners include
- - Free Food Distribution Wednesdays at Stadium in Fort Lauderdale 10 a.m. Wednesdays while the program is offered, Inter Miami CF Stadium parking lot, 1350 NW 55th St., Fort Lauderdale 33309, enter through 12th Avenue
  - Others in Dade
    - 9 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, non-perishable items distribution, Gibson Park, 401 NW 12th St, Miami 33136
    - 1 p.m. Tuesdays Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami 33125
    - 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, meal distribution in Gibson Park, 401 NW 12th St, Miami 33136
Broward Schools events for students & families
- Broward Schools offer food distribution program Mondays & Wednesdays during school-from-home distance learning days
Pollo Tropical restaurants offer free lunch for kids 12 and younger 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays to Fridays with drive-through orders while offer is valid, no purchase required
Farm Share, a non-profit organization that distributes fruits, vegetables & other food items, is offering drive-through distribution events in Florida. Free food items provided usually include fresh produce, non-perishable items & water. To obtain food, you need to arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed. Information on drive-through pick-ups is online, First-come, first served. Financial donations are accepted via FarmShare.org or texting “EAT” to 41-444
- Farm Share Events include
  - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26 Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center.20400 NW 30th Avenue, Aventura 33180
  - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26 Surfside Town Hall parking lot, 9293 Harding Ave., Surfside 33154
  - 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 5 First Baptist Church Piney Grove, 4699 N. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes 33313
  - Other events in Dade & occasional events in Broward & Palm Beach, information online

Other Food Distribution Programs

Free meals for Kids & Teens 18 & younger at participating sites in South Florida, often offered after spring break. Offered via Summer BreakSpot oganization. For information on sites near you, use the interactive-map feature online, or phone 2-1-1 & inquire, or Text FLKIDSMEALS to 211-211
Pantry of Broward is occasionally offering free drive-through distributions, 610 NW 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale 33311, information online
Pantry of Broward offers food assistance program, including home deliveries, for seniors and grandparents with custody of grandchildren, are receiving home deliveries, information on eligibility online or 954-358-1481
Food pantry at Soref JCC in Plantation, drive-through pick-ups by appointment. To receive an appointment, participants need to register with a partnering social service agency. For information on social service agencies, use Broward 2-1-1, online or dial 211
2-1-1 Broward is free helpline offering referrals for Broward residents

Food aid for seniors

Dial 2-1-1 on your phone for free helpline offering information on services
Area Agency on Aging of Broward’s Elder Helpline for seniors over 60 in need of food, 954.745.9779
Pantry of Broward offers food assistance program, including home deliveries, for seniors and grandparents with custody of grandchildren, are receiving home deliveries, information on eligibility online or 954-358-1481
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami is providing meals to those in need 60 or older, who live independently in their homes and are registered with the program, information is online.
Meals On Wheels South Florida offers free food to eligible home-bound seniors 60 & older, apply 954-714-6946 or online
Aging & Disability Resource Center assists with food delivery for seniors who self-quarantined, 954-745-9779 for information, or online

Food Assistance For Pets

Read Animal organizations in South Florida offer opportunities for free pet food

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