Food & Clothing
← Back to Resource DirectoryBroward Family Success Administration
The Broward Family Success Administration connects individuals and families in Broward County with programs and services that support stability and self sufficiency. It helps residents access assistance with housing, food, financial support, childcare, employment resources, and other essential needs through a coordinated system of care. The program focuses on strengthening families by linking them to community based services and helping them navigate available public assistance options.
Website: broward.org/FamilySuccess
Phone: 954-357-5025
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami provides comprehensive social services across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. Support includes emergency financial aid for rent and utilities, food assistance, senior and veteran programs, immigration services, and behavioral health counseling.
Website: ccadm.org
Phone: 305-754-2444
Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organizations (COFFO)
COFFO provides emergency social services and advocacy specifically tailored to the needs of farmworkers and low-income rural residents in Miami-Dade County. Through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), they offer critical support including emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities, food security programs, and immigration-related assistance to help families maintain stability.
Website: coffo.org
Phone: 305-246-0357
Feeding South Florida
Feeding South Florida is the leading hunger relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties, providing food assistance to individuals and families facing hunger across the region. As a member of the Feeding America network, it distributes groceries through a large network of partner agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and community organizations, while also offering a Food Locator tool that helps residents find nearby distribution sites by zip code. The organization coordinates emergency food assistance with hundreds of partners to provide fresh produce, protein, and shelf stable goods, offers SNAP application and renewal assistance, and operates specialized programs for seniors and children such as afterschool meals, summer feeding sites, and grocery support to promote long term food security..
Food Locator:
feedingsouthflorida.org/directory-programs/
Phone: 954-518-1818
Food Pantry Locator
Feeding South Florida provides a comprehensive food locator tool that allows residents to find the nearest food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile distribution sites by entering their zip code. This database is updated regularly to ensure accuracy for those facing immediate food insecurity.
Food Locator Tool: feedingsouthflorida.org/directory-programs/
Organization: Feeding South Florida
Service Area: Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties
Phone: 954-518-1818
Food Stamps (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits for low-income individuals and families to purchase healthy food and groceries. These benefits are delivered via an EBT card and are designed to increase food security and supplement the household's nutritional budget.
Website: myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance/applying-for-assistance
Phone: 1-866-762-2237
Gateway Community Outreach
Gateway Community Outreach is a primary resource for Deerfield Beach and broader Broward County residents facing a financial crisis. They provide a "last resort" safety net to prevent homelessness and food insecurity through several emergency programs.
Food Assistance: Operates a food pantry and provides referrals to localized distribution points. You must call before visiting to confirm hours and locations.
Utility Assistance: Offers a grant-based program specifically for water bill and FPL (electric) assistance if your services are at risk of being disconnected.
Rental Assistance: Provides limited emergency cash assistance for rent to prevent eviction. These funds are case-by-case and require proof of need.
Additional Support: Includes help with baby formula, clothing, and financial coaching/counseling.
Website: gcoflorida.org
Phone: 954-725-8434
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels provides nutritious home-delivered meals, safety checks, and social interaction for seniors (60+) and homebound individuals. In South Florida, local agencies administer the program, offering meals at no cost or on a sliding scale based on income eligibility.
Broward County (Meals on Wheels South Florida)
Phone: 954-731-8770
Website: Meals on Wheels South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Phone: 786-469-4707
Website: Miami-Dade County Meals on Wheels
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in Florida provides emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities, food pantries, community meals, and clothing. They also offer emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness alongside specialized support for veterans, seniors, and disaster survivors.
Website: salvationarmyflorida.org
Phone: 1-800-725-2769
Broward County: fortlauderdale.salvationarmyflorida.org
Miami-Dade County: miami.salvationarmyflorida.org