Where to find free meals in South Florida during the coronavirus 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 to make sure that families don’t go to sleep hungry. Here are some of the organizations offering free meals.

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.

Details: Anyone in need can access Drive-thru 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.

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

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.

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.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

Hours: Monday – Friday: 2 – 8 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Details: The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County will be offering meals for club members ages 6-18. Daily meals will include a variety of different sandwiches as well as healthy snacks such as cheese, fruit, vegetables and more.

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.

Broward County Public Schools

Details: Free meals will be distributed at all Broward County Public School elementary, middle and high schools for age 18 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 – 5 p.m. Meal bundles at Thursday meal distributions will include a total of 14 meals per week. All meal bundles on Thursdays will now include Sunday meals.

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

Inter Miami CF and DeliverLean

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

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 Road, Davie

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

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

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org

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 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 trunks when it is their turn in line.

Where: 2201 NW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

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

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

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: 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

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

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

Salvation Army of Broward County

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

Soref Jewish Community Center

Dates: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

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.

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: Christian Life Center, 2699 W Commercial Blvd., Tamarac

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

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

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

Details: Through the assistance of Feeding South Florida, the Dade 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: 2902 W Flagler St., Miami

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

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, first-served basis while supplies last.

Where: 10901 SW 24th St., Miami

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

Date: Wednesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 19

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

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

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: 627 NW Sixth Ave., Florida City

Hours: 1 p.m. until supply runs out; Vehicle queue begins at 12:30 p.m.

Details: Feeding South Florida and the Miami Marlins Foundation have teamed up to feed more than 500 local families at Marlins Park. Contactless drive-thrus will be set up for individuals to receive the meals and must attend in a vehicle.

Where: Humana Lot, 1390 NW Sixth St., Miami

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

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

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

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.

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 toward Atlantic Avenue.

Where: 21 SW Sixth Ave., Delray Beach

Details: The community nonprofit will be distributing food through its Pantry Bag Program for qualifying Palm Beach County residents. Food will be handed out through a drive-thru system. Gluten-free meals are also available for individuals who enroll in the program. For additional information or to enroll, visit one of the four distribution sites.

Sites: Remillard Family Resource Center, 1500 NW First Ct., Boca Raton (Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.); First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach, 301 N Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.); Boca Glades Baptist Church, 10101 Judge Winikoff Rd., Boca Raton (Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.); Advent Lantana, 2116 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth (Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m.)

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.

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.

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

Where: 1901 Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

Hospitality Helping Hands

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.

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

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

The Mall at Wellington Green

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

Website: feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches

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.

Palm Beach County Public Schools

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.

Date: Monday, May 3 & Monday, May 17

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, first-served 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

Website: palmbeachoutlets.com