Our Services Include
Food Pantry Program
Our Food Pantry Program provides clients with essential groceries and pantry items at no cost, dependent on funding availability, ensuring they receive the nutrition they need to thrive.
Clients can pick up their groceries weekly from our site, with additional pantry items available every month.
Each grocery package contains enough food to support a week’s meals.
Packages include various nutritious items, such as meat, breakfast foods, vegetables, fruits, staples like rice and bread, juice, and milk. These packages are designed to prepare three generous daily meals, along with snacks or a light lunch. We also provide personal hygiene items when available, offering additional support for our clients’ well-being.
We include extra food items for clients with dependent children to ensure that both the parent and their children have access to adequate nutrition. This helps us support families in maintaining their health and well-being during challenging times.
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This program is only available to clients of the Ryan White Program who receive a certified referral from their Ryan White case manager, who provides documentation that the client already receives less than $250 monthly in food assistance. (SNAP)
Home Delivered Meals and Groceries
For those who qualify and face challenges traveling within the Miami-Dade area, we offer a convenient Home Delivered Meals and Groceries Program.
Each week, we deliver nutritious groceries, ready-to-eat meals, frozen meals, and breakfast items directly to clients’ homes.
Our Home Delivered Groceries service is available to a limited number of residents who meet eligibility criteria and cannot travel easily.
These meals are frozen, ready to eat, and nutritionally balanced, including breakfast items. This service is funded through Medicaid Managed Care Health Plans, ensuring our clients receive the essential nutrition they need.
This program is specifically available to short and long-term care clients. Eligibility requires coordination with a Long-Term Care Case Manager, who must provide a Service Authorization from the client’s Long-Term Care Provider.
Emergency Food Assistance
At Food For Life Network, we understand that emergencies can happen anytime. While our food bank strives to accommodate emergency food assistance when possible, we rely heavily on the support and generosity of our vendors, suppliers, funders, and donors to make this service available.
For more information about emergency food assistance, please get in touch with us at 305-576-FOOD (3663). Additionally, you can explore the resources below for assistance in your area:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (TEFAP) Distribution Map
Florida Dept. of Children and Families General Information about Food Assistance Programs
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Apply Online
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Social Service Referrals
Our dedicated Case Managers are here to help you navigate and access a wide range of community services.
By assessing your needs and coordinating the best available options, our Case Managers ensure you receive the highest-quality care. They work closely with you to plan, implement, and monitor services, ensuring you benefit from the full spectrum of resources our community offers.
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Our Case Managers can connect you to essential community services, including primary medical care, prescription drug assistance programs, housing support, food assistance programs, and more.
Food for Life Network clients can request Case Management services.
For more information, please call 305-576-1234 Ext. #470 for English or #471 for Spanish.
Nutritionist Services
If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic illness or your doctor has advised you to “eat better,” a registered dietitian can provide the guidance you need to make informed, healthy choices. Whether you’re unsure if your current diet supports your health or need help navigating specific nutritional needs, our dietitian is here to assist.
Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are experts in translating the science of nutrition into practical, personalized advice. They work with you to make meaningful, positive lifestyle changes that support your well-being.
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Nutrition services are offered to all Food for Life and Care Resource clients. You can access our dietitian’s services by consulting with your primary care physician and obtaining a referral and your case manager will assist you with coordination of nutritional consultation
To make an appointment, please call 305-576-1234 Ext. 470. If you’re not a client, contact our intake counselor at Ext. 317 for assistance.
Food Safety
We’re committed to helping you understand the vital role you play in safely preparing and storing food at home.
Food For Life Network provides essential safety information, including food handling tips, techniques, and statistics, to help you prevent food-borne illnesses and ensure your family’s well-being.
We aim to empower you with the knowledge to keep your household safe and healthy.
For a comprehensive guide on safe food handling, please visit:
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