The City of Miami will be handing out $250 Publix grocery gift cards to residents experiencing hardship and food insecurity due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Distribution will begin Dec. 1. The only requirement is proof of residency and a signed affidavit that you’ve experienced financial hardship during the pandemic. Residents can go to the following locations from 8 a.m. to noon for a gift card:
- Dec. 1 – Regatta Park at 3500 Pan American Dr., Miami, FL 33133
- Dec. 8 – Little Haiti Soccer Park at 6301 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138
- Dec. 15 – Juan Pablo Duarte Park at 1776 NW 28th St, Miami, FL 33142
- Dec. 22 – Jose Marti Park at 351 SW 4th Ave, Miami, FL 33130
- Dec. 29 – West End Park at 6030 SW 2nd St, Miami, FL 33144
Cards are limited to one per household and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Those who are unable to visit any of the locations can call Mayor Francis Suarez’s office at 305-250-5300 to make arrangements.
The gift card program was made through collaboration with the mayor, city commissioners and Publix Super Markets through CARES Act funding.
Beginning December 1st, the City of Miami will be distributing $250 gift cards to our residents in need. The ONLY requirements are proof of residence and a signed affidavit saying that you’ve suffered financial hardships as a result of Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/yjEgxzK2wi
— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) November 24, 2020
