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MIAMI (WSVN) - Volunteers continue to step up across South Florida amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The United Way teamed up with Feeding South Florida for their first food distribution drive to help those in need during the crisis.
The food distribution was held at the United Way building, located at 3250 SW 3rd Ave., Tuesday morning.
Those in line parked in front of the building for several hours waiting for the distribution to begin.
“Today is an example of the best in people,” United Way of Miami CEO Maria Alonso. “These volunteers are here in the hot sun making sure that people have produce and food for their families tonight, and we’re grateful.”
The objective of the event was to provide 100 families with fresh produce.
“We lost our jobs, and we were trying to actually survive,” said recipient who identified himself as Walter. “You can feel comfortable knowing that people are helping people.”
The event was put in place to help both those who have been affected by the coronavirus as well as those who were struggling before the pandemic hit.
The food drive wrapped up at around 12 p.m., when the first 100 families were served.
This was the United Way of Miami’s first food distribution during the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers said they want to continue to help the community by having a food drive every Tuesday in the foreseeable future.
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