Palm Beach County is inviting tenants to apply online for $45 million in emergency rental assistance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon, applications will be accepted at 10 library branches and five nonprofit organizations.
Because of the economic impact of the coronavirus, a lot of families in our community are struggling to put food on the table. Luckily, food distribution efforts continue to sweep across Palm Beach County.
There are plenty of free food distribution sites and food pantries throughout the county. Some are one-time events; others follow a weekly schedule.
These sites offer free food for local families in need.
Food distribution sites
Palm Beach County Food Bank
The Palm Beach County Food Bank supports close to 200 partner agencies ranging from food pantries, soup kitchens, residential facilities, and other social services organizations.
To view the list of PBCFB s partner agencies, please
Palm Beach Daily News
It wasn’t the Turkey Trot familiar from past years, but this year’s United Way event still was able to bring Thanksgiving meals to more than 4,300 needy people in Palm Beach County.
Normally a 5K run, this 12th annual edition of the Turkey Trot was held virtually over the Thanksgiving week because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some 696 people registered for the virtual race, which began Nov. 20 and ended Nov. 27. All participants were awarded a T-shirt, finisher medal and goody bag.
The Town of Palm Beach United Way uses the proceeds from Turkey Trot registrations and donations to award grants to local nonprofit agencies that provide take-home meals and socially distanced Thanksgiving celebrations for people who would otherwise go without a holiday dinner.