WEATHER ALERT
Local leaders help feed South Florida families: โThatโs what the government is forโ
Read full article: Local leaders help feed South Florida families: โThatโs what the government is forโOPA-LOCKA, Fla. โ It was all hands on deck as city employees and volunteers from Feeding South Florida packed bags full of fruit, veggies and other food items to feed a thousand families Tuesday in Opa-locka. Even the cityโs police chief and the mayor were on hand. โWe want to make sure everyone has fresh food during this time that a lot of people arenโt able to go to work,โ Mayor Matthew Pigatt said. โThe government is to be here for the people.โTuesday morningโs giveaway was held at Sherbondy Park Pavilion. Those who were not able to pick up food Tuesday may email clientservices@feedingsouthflorida.org, or they can visit feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19 and use the agency locator to find a pantry thatโs open near them.