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Access to Food is Access to Health

The Challenge: Food Insecurity in Miami-Dade

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34%

of local SNAP households include children

600K+

residents rely on federal SNAP/WIC benefits — currently at risk due to federal disruptions

of Miami-Dade residents face food insecurity (Feeding America, 2022)

1 in 5 youth live in food-insecure households

of surveyed food and human service partners report being negatively impacted (FNFA Partner Impact Survey)

224K+

older adults in Miami-Dade receive SNAP (Alliance for Aging)

of surveyed food and human service partners identified an increased food and related services since federal disruptions (FNFA Partner Impact Survey)

around 60% of households that receive SNAP benefits in Miami-Dade have at least 1 member aged 60 or over – the highest share in the state! (U.S. Department of Agriculture; U.S. Census Bureau)

Food & Nutrition for All Collaborative connects data, policy, and community action to turn these numbers into solutions.

Our Mission

To ensure every Miami-Dade resident has access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food by uniting partners across sectors to transform our local food system.

Our Vision

A sustainable, resilient, and nourished Miami-Dade where food security and health are shared realities for all.

What We Are Doing Now

Food & Nutrition for All Community Food Finder

When emergency food needs surge, visibility and coordination are everything. The Community Food Finder is a live, interactive platform that connects residents to verified food access points—pantries, mobile markets, farms, and community fridges—across Miami-Dade.

The Finder features:
🗂 Searchable directory of local food access points
📅 Calendar of upcoming distributions and pantry hours
🗺 Map view to locate nearby resources by ZIP, day, or service type

Click Here to Explore the Food Finder

Activating Health, Nutrition Education & Community Growth

Food & Nutrition for All (FNFA) is a county-wide, multi-sector movement coordinated by Urban Health Partnerships (UHP) and powered by key partners including the American Heart Association, Miami-Dade County, Common Threads, Baptist Health, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and the National Healthy Weight Alliance.

Together, we unite nonprofits, health systems, farms, and community leaders to:

Strengthen Miami-Dade’s local food system through collaboration and data-driven action
Expand nutrition education and access to healthy, affordable food
Drive community-led policy change for long-term sustainability

Join us in transforming Miami-Dade’s food system and creating a healthier, more resilient future for all.

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