Seniors looking for food assistance have several options in South Florida. Some local organizations offer free food to eligible homebound seniors and those who are self-quarantined. Give these places a call, or visit their websites, to see how they can help you or anyone you know. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the …
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You may already know that your favorite Miami restaurants have plenty of discounts and delivery/pickup options available right now through Miami Spice. But did you know many have created meal bundles? The meal bundles are designed to feed your family, and some include a main dish, salad, bread and dessert. Order your meal online or …
Chefs and their staffs continue to feed us, even in these uncertain times. It’s their drive to keep the restaurant industry going and do what they do best, cook, serve and nourish. Although their restaurant doors are closed except for alfresco dining where possible, their takeout and delivery service are not. Some have taken to …
Hey, fans of farmers’ markets: Now you can find artisanal and organic products from some South Florida vendors all under one umbrella. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. The website, FarmersMarketsToGo.com, allows you to check out different vendors, place your order …
Now more than ever, it is a good time to support small businesses – and you can do that with the newly launched online Vecinos Market. (“Vecinos” means neighbors.) The site gives Miami residents access to online shopping with delivery of goods from a variety of local businesses, many of which are very familiar. New …
Health in the Hood is distributing food to Miami’s most vulnerable residents, including seniors, low-income families and displaced citizens. The nonprofit organization has partnered with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Opa-locka Community Development Corp., among others, to identify areas of need for food distribution. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami …
We’ve updated this post to include those restaurants that are open with limited capacity, social distancing and CDC guidelines for eat-in service. Help your tummy – and help out restaurants – by dining in (with social distancing), ordering food for delivery or pickup. Many of our favorite spots are working around-the-clock to serve up the …
We’re all cooking our own meals at home more than ever these days, so every once in a while we’re looking to enjoy someone else’s home cooking. Turns out several local bakers and chefs are answering that call, selling their home-cooked goodness to the public. Craving a warm, homemade soup? Then try @whatsoupmiami where two former …
Changes are coming to Publix Supermarkets’ store hours. Starting May 16, the Lakeland-based chain will end its reduced-hour schedule and its reserved senior shopping hours. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. The new hours are: For the supermarket: Expanded schedule of …
Looking for fresh, local produce? South Florida has several options. There are farmers’ market operations and growers packing up groceries for delivery or pickup. There also are wholesale food suppliers doing their part by selling their stock of ingredients and other supplies. If you know of others please e-mail us at info@miamionthecheap.com and let us …
The outpouring of initiatives to help those in need has been extraordinary. Here’s one of the latest efforts: Walmart has partnered with the social networking service Nextdoor to operate the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program, which coordinates with member cities to help vulnerable members of the community get groceries and needed supplies. To keep up with …
