Farm Share, non-profit food-bank, for recovery and distribution of surplus food for hungry people

Since opening its doors, the IDC has been able to better serve the community by:

Enabling recipients a more dignified means of picking up food.
Allowing recipients flexibility when scheduling food pick-ups.
Creating greater accessibility for many families who could not benefit from the fresh and nutritious food offered by Farm Share due to their inability to attend distributions when they were held only one day per month.

Driving directions from various parts of South Florida and via the main highways w/maps:

The Individual Distribution Center (IDC) opened in November 1999 and has blossomed to accommodate and service Farm Share's recipients in Homestead, Florida City and the surrounding communities of south Miami-Dade County. The staff and volunteers distribute food to over 6,000 eligible households monthly.

Eligibility is based on household size and income. The program is available to individuals who meet the Means Tested criteria set forth by the USDA and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and is the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.
Only one member of each household is eligible to receive a Farm Share card.
Food is distributed by appointment only, Tuesday - Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm.

A valid Farm Share card, along with picture identification (driver's license, etc.) are required for each pick-up.
Recipients should dress appropriately for the weather because we operate rain or shine.

Recipients bagging their own yellow squash during distribution