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1. Are there any grants for rental or utility assistance?

In light of the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Homestead has launched several community assistance programs for those in need.  Visit www.cityofhomestead.com/covidhelp for details on rental assistance, utility assistance, and small business assistance available to City of Homestead residents.

2. Are there any ongoing or planned food distributions in Homestead?

The following distributions have been scheduled or announced.

Homestead Soup Kitchen

105 S.W. 3rd Ave.

Homestead Florida, 33090

305.245.7448

M-W-F 12 PM – 1PM

To go

Florida City Neighborhood Center

1600 NW 6th Ct. Florida City, FL 33034

305-247-2068

Food Drive, Mondays and Thursdays

9AM to 12 PM

Open to all

Naranja Neighborhood Center

Thursdays 9AM open to everyone

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 – 1PM

Students ages 5 – 18 (Student Must be Present)

13955 SW 264th Street, Miami

305-258-5471

3. What can I do if I’m laid off or not being paid because of COVID-19?

You can apply for Reemployment Assistance (formerly known as unemployment compensation) if you were working in Florida and are now:

• Quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency.
• Laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period of time because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19.

To learn more about the program and how you can apply online.  Click here to apply.

Beginning April 8, 2020, you can also pick up a paper application at the Homestead Branch Library (700 N. Homestead Blvd., Homestead, FL 33030).  Unemployment applications in English, Spanish and Creole and envelopes to return them in will be available for pickup at tables outside the library entrances from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.  Residents can take the application home to fill out and then return it in the sealed envelope by dropping it off in the library location’s book drop or at any CareerSource South Florida location. Applications will be picked up from the book drops every day and delivered to CareerSource South Florida where trained staff will send them securely overnight to DEO in Tallahassee for processing. Residents can also download and print a copy of the application from DEO’s website and return it to any participating library’s book drop.

In addition, many companies are now hiring additional workers.  Click here to read a Miami Herald Article with the information of companies currently hiring.

4. I am in self-isolation and need food. Can the City help?

Please register for the vulnerable population list at the Miami Dade County website Miami Dade County Social Services.         

Additionally, there are several online food delivery services available. A few are:

• Publix - https://delivery.publix.com/
• Doordash - (service fee may be apply)
• Uber Eats (service fee may be apply)

5. I am a senior and have been attending a facility that has been closed. How can I receive meals?

If you are a senior citizen and you have any problems getting meals, please call the County’s 311 Call Center and you will be immediately patched in with our Emergency Operations Center and get you the meals or other services that you may need.