Access to Food is Access to Health
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
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:
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Strengthen Miami-Dade’s local food system through collaboration and data-driven action
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Expand nutrition education and access to healthy, affordable food
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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.
Resources
Miami-Dade Food Assistance Response
Emergency response updates, SNAP/WIC status, distribution sites, and ways to help.
Community Food Finder
Search the directory, calendar, and map of local food access points.
Partner Impact Survey
Share how shutdowns/SNAP-WIC pauses affect your services and clients.
FNFA One-Pager
Download the overview of our collaborative and priority actions.
Submit a Food Drive/Event
The Children’s Trust will help amplify your distribution or collection drive.
Founding/Lead Agencies
About Urban Health Partnerships (UHP)
Urban Health Partnerships (UHP) is the coordinating agency for the Food & Nutrition for All Collaborative (FNFA). UHP’s mission is to invest in communities by co-designing sustainable change and promoting health and well-being across the lifespan. Learn more at www.urbanhp.org.
Contact us at info@foodandnutritionforall.org or at (786) 224-2309.