Free meals are available for Miami-Dade County students during the summer break from the following organizations: Summer BreakSpot is a nutrition resource for students up to 18 years of age. They can have breakfast, lunch, snacks or supper. Click here, dial 211 or text FOODFL to 877-877 to find sites at churches, parks and libraries. […]
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Operation Fill the Fridge keeps growing
Seeing a need in their Miami Beach community, particularly for families at Fienberg Fisher K-8 School, four women joined forces and created Operation Fill the Fridge. The families being helped have suffered a layoff or been furloughed, and they are having trouble paying rent and other essential bills as well as buying groceries. Many are […]
Small business owners: Here’s where to find help
Small business owners: Times are tough, but there are organizations committed to providing help. Is your business offering a deal? List it free on our new Miami on the Cheap deals page. If you need assistance, check out these resources. The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s official economic development partnership, and its community partners have […]
How to get emergency financial assistance
Everyone needs financial assistance sometimes, but finding the resources during tough times can be difficult. There are, however, plenty of them available. They range from help with medication costs and filing for unemployment to food banks, rental and utility assistance and small business loans. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami […]
Tri-Rail fares waived until further notice
If you need to ride the Tri-Rail, you should know: The South Florida train system has waived fares until further notice. It is one of several changes Tri-Rail has made during these difficult times. Since March, Tri-Rail has been running every two hours on weekdays and every three hours on the weekends. However, effective June […]
Free Miami-Dade app to prepare you for Hurricane Season 2020
So it’s official: Hurricane Season 2020 has begun. That means – if you haven’t already – it’s time to prepare. Not sure what to buy for your kit? What to do about your meds or pets or property? Where to go in case of necessary evacuations? To keep up with latest news, sign up for the […]
Stimulus payment: Be careful you don’t mistake it for junk mail
Still waiting for your stimulus payment? Be careful you don’t accidentally throw it away, mistaking it for junk mail. People who are expecting direct deposit or a paper check may not realize the Treasury Department is now sending some Economic Impact Payments as prepaid debit cards. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the […]
Hiring opportunities: These companies are offering jobs
Miamians, if you find yourself unexpectedly unemployed, permanently or indefinitely, there may be help: Some companies are still hiring during these uncertain times. Not all the jobs are temporary. Some companies are seeking permanent, full-time employees with benefits. Keep checking back, as we will add more as we find them. Taco Bell – The California-based, […]
Haven’t gotten your stimulus check? Try this new tracker
OK, South Florida, perhaps you’re starting to hear that people are getting their stimulus checks. Perhaps you’re wondering when you will get your check. Well, there’s a new IRS tool called “Get My Payment” to track the stimulus checks. It was created to “provide people with the status of their payment, including the date their payment […]
Beware the latest scam: Fake stimulus-check calls and emails
In times of trouble, scammers often try to exploit the situation with everything from cheap and shoddy merchandise to fake charitable causes. Now the Internal Revenue Service and police are signaling an alert on stimulus check scams. There have been reports of fake IRS calls and emails seeking bank account and other private information in order […]
Help to file for unemployment on the site (& paper forms if you’re having trouble online)
Have you been trying to get through the unemployment assistance website, only for it to crash? Are you frustrated beyond belief? Well, we are here to tell you that there is an alternative around it: Say hello to the paper application now available. Just download and fill out the form, then mail it to the Florida […]
