Posted by: Thanksgiving is about food and kindness. In South Florida, various organizations are exemplifying those features with opportunities for food for a holiday feast. Some events are open to the public, others may feature eligibility requirements. At these events, food distributions usually are handed out while supplies last.
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2025 holiday distributions
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Homestead
Drive-thru turkeys while supplies last at Dade Federal Credit Union, 29850 South Dixie Highway, Homestead 33033, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18. Information is online.
Deerfield Beach
Turkeys will be distributed from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, at The Blessings Food Pantry, 100 NE 44th St., Deerfield Beach.
Miramar
Turkey distribution 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, November 20, while supplies last at the Shell station, Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, 2850 S. State Road 7, Miramar 33023. This is a drive-thru event.
Miami
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22, VOUS Church is offering Thanksgiving food distributions while supplies last. The venue is Hadley Park, 1350 NW 50th St., Miami. The event includes inflatables, games and dancing. Information is online.
Hollywood
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 22, Thanksgiving food distribution while supplies last, 5199 Pembroke Road, Hollywood, 5199 Pembroke Road, Hollywood 33020. Information is online.
North Miami Beach
Turkey distribution 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 22, while supplies last at Fulford United Methodist Church, 1900 Northeast 164th Street, North Miami Beach 33162. Information is online.
Fort Lauderdale
Thanksgiving turkey and food distribution, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 23, while supplies last. The distribution is at 900 NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale 33311. Free haircuts and hair braiding. Information is online.
West Palm Beach
Free turkey and food distribution while supplies last, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 951 Sansbury's Way, West Palm Beach 33411. Information is online.
Dania Beach
Thanksgiving food distribution 5 p.m. November 25 at Frost Park, 300 NE 2 Street, Dania
Other food resources
Farm Share
Farm Share is a nonprofit organization that distributes fruits, vegetables and other food items at different venues in Florida, often at drive-up events. Free food items provided usually include fresh produce, nonperishable items and water. To obtain food, you need to arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed. Information on drive-through pickups is online. First-come, first served. Financial donations are accepted via FarmShare.org.
2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1, a free referral line which offers free information about local resources and events, including food assistance in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach
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