When Basic Needs Aren’t Met, Communities Can’t Thrive.
Too many families in Miami-Dade County struggle to access essentials like food, hygiene products, and household supplies.
Nearly 16% of Miami-Dade families with children under 18 live below the poverty line, and 63% of children live in households that struggle to afford basic needs. (Source: United Way Miami & United for ALICE)
Many working families are just one unexpected expense away from crisis. At the same time, schools and community organizations serving these families often lack the resources needed to meet growing needs.
HOW WE HELP
Through our programs, Basic Needs Miami connects essential resources with the schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations serving Miami-Dade residents every day. By working through trusted partners, we help ensure children, families, seniors, and vulnerable residents have access to the essentials they need to thrive.
Neighborhood Needs Network
Providing shelf-stable groceries and essential supplies through trusted schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to support families in need.
Be Ready Miami
Helping communities prepare for emergencies by providing disaster preparedness kits, resources, and important safety information.
Community Pop-Ups
Bringing essential supplies directly into the community through outreach events that support seniors, families, and vulnerable residents.
A Mission Built on Community
30+ Years of Serving Miami-Dade
For more than three decades, our founder has been dedicated to strengthening Miami-Dade communities through nonprofit leadership, community partnerships, and service. That experience inspired the creation of Basic Needs Miami—a nonprofit focused on connecting essential resources with the organizations that know their communities best.
By working alongside schools, nonprofits, businesses, and local organizations, we help ensure children, families, seniors, and vulnerable residents have access to food, basic necessities, and disaster preparedness resources when they need them most. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected, and more resilient Miami-Dade County.
Discover the story that continues to drive our work every day. Continue reading.
Thank You to Our Partners
Our work is made possible through the schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations that help us bring essential resources to Miami-Dade families. Together, we are building a stronger, more prepared community.
