SOTH FLORIDA COVID-19
LOCAL RESOURCES
Created: 03/17/2020
Last updated: 05/20/2020
This editable document is intended to list in one place local community projects & resources in South Florida to facilitate collective care and support.
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What you need to know now about COVID-19 in Florida
Updates about COVID-19 for Miami-Dade County
Updates about COVID-19 for City of Miami
F.A.Q. on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus Bill (NYTimes)
Check the Status of Your Economic Impact Payment
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
United Way’s page on support for small businesses:
Brief Description: From emergency bridge loans and grants to employee assistance, this Guide to Services is a great resource for small business owners.
More info: https://unitedwaymiami.org/covid-19-small-business/
Information on rent/evictions in Miami from Community Justice Project
Brief description: Quick explainer on Florida’s eviction process and what the eviction moratoriums in place mean for renters in Miami Dade County. This is not legal advice. If you receive an eviction complaint from the courts, contact @_legalservices_ or your local legal aid provider. Note: the 3 day window to pay applies to private market landlords and tenants, different rules apply for public housing, section 8 & subsidized housing. The five day period to post rent is business days.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-CjMa6gYCJ/
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LOCAL FOOD & GOODS
Gleaners For Good
We believe in 0 food waste. Our objective is to create volunteer teams that will help identify and harvest excess food and get it to hungry people.
https://www.facebook.com/nowastegrowsocial
Local food, farmer’s market & produce resources compiled by Urban Oasis Project
Brief description: Notes on how to get locally farmed produce, herbal products, and other local goods, including farmer’s market updates and procedures to accommodate social distancing practices, etc.
More info (updated link 4/3/20): http://www.urbanoasisproject.org/order-online-covid-response.html
https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/why-how-where-get-fruits-and-veggies-now
Other notes: information, menus, etc. constantly updated so please reference link above
Mima Market (Miami Shores)
Brief description: Family-owned shop in Miami Shores offering local food, drink and artisan goods
More info: https://mimamarket.square.site/s/shop
Other notes:
*Update: Mima Market now selling reusable face masks (not medical grade), but is rewashable and includes pocket for filter
Discount Health Foods (North Miami Beach)
Brief description: Family owned grocery & speciality store providing organic vegetarian/vegan health foods, vitamins & oils
More info: https://www.instagram.com/discounthealthfoods/, https://discount-healthfoods.com/
*Update 4/24: Selling surgical grade masks while supplies last
Other notes: *Limited hours* Open Mon-Sat, 10a-2p until further notice. Only 5 people allowed in store at a time. Can call or order online, too. Seems well-stocked.
Sam S. Accursio and Sons Farms, Inc.
Farm in Homestead selling local produce boxes at discounted prices. They currently are having sales on Saturday where general public can drive in to pick the boxes up. They are looking to sell to local stores and direct to consumer.
https://www.facebook.com/samsaccursioandsonsfarms/
SoFlo schools offering meals to students during closures
Threefold Cafe Miami (Coral Gables)
Restaurant in the Gables offering family meal options, groceries for purchase, online ordering
https://www.threefoldcafe.com/, https://orders.cake.net/10178675
NIU Kitchen Food + Wine Bodega (Downtown)
Brief description: Catalan-style eatery now offering pick-up + delivery.
More info: https://shop.niukitchen.com/
Other notes: Delivery to Downtown, Brickell, Little Havana, Midtown
Panther Coffee
Brief description: Panther Coffee's mission is to source, roast and prepare the finest coffees in the world, creating a transaction that is mutually beneficial for all participants.
More info: https://www.panthercoffee.com/, panther@panthercoffee.com
Other notes (updated 4/19/20): Open for takeout and delivery. Selling ‘Panther Coffee Gift Cards’ on Amazon - 100% of proceeds goes to Barista Team. Cards can be used as soon as store opens again.
ALL DAY
Brief description: Miami’s finest independent coffee shop and restaurant, offering specialty coffee, breakfast, brunch, & lunch. We’re offering new items such as soups and grocery items including Florida farm fresh eggs, milk, bulk granola, homemade pastries, natural wines, specialty chocolate & more!
More info: https://www.alldaymia.com/
Other notes:
Note: delivery is serviced by our own crew. ALL DAY is not charging any delivery fees, instead implementing a service charge based on order size and distance, which goes 100% to our team.
Update: ALL DAY pledges to donate 100% of profits made during this time of crisis to their F&B Industry Grocery Relief Fund (alldaymia.com/familymeal). We will be purchasing and distributing groceries to food and beverage employees who have lost their job or have significant reduction in hours due to Covid-19. Direct donations to the fund are also possible through ALL DAY’s venmo, @alldaymia.
Rose Coloured (Little River)
Brief description: A custom full-service floral shop and studio in Miami, specializing in natural and lushly textured arrangements for life’s special moments and the everyday.
More info: https://www.rosecolouredfloral.com/
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Madruga Bakery (Coral Gables / South Miami)
Brief Description: It’s an independent bakery (European style) and cafe in S. Miami/Coral Gables. It’s the best! (I do not work there, I say that as a fan). Call ahead for availability of fresh bread and other baked goods. They will get your order ready for curbside pick up.
More info: https://madrugabakery.com/
Edible South Florida
Brief description: Online roundups of open restaurants, breweries, farmstands, local produce, food artisans, worker relief resources, governmental agency sources, local updates.
More info: https://ediblesouthflorida.com
Other notes: Please let us know of any relevant resources we should add to our list. gretchen@ediblesouthflorida.com
Finca Morada
1/2 acre urban permaculture farm; co-op home; community, arts, wellness & education space centering sovereignty & racial, lgbtq & wild nature justice
https://linktr.ee/fincamoradamiami
https://www.instagram.com/fincamorada/
More notes: Accepting compost scraps at their location
Food Not Bombs Miami
We are currently accepting donations of perishable or non-perishable foods and materials like menstrual products, hand sanitizer, gloves or masks, or reusable containers.
https://www.instagram.com/foodnotbombsmiami/
More info: The mission of Food Not Bombs is to recover and share free vegan or vegetarian food with the public without restriction to protest war, poverty, and the destruction of the environment...a commitment to the fact that food is a right and not a privilege.
PROJECT NAME
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More info: LINK HERE
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DIRECT COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
COVID-19 Buddy System / Deliveries
Brief description: Volunteers running errands for neighbors in the at-risk (elderly, people with compromised immune systems, etc) demographic. Setting those in this demographic up with a “buddy” in your neighborhood to run these errands to help limit their exposure
More info: https://www.instagram.com/jessaguti/ or BuddysystemMIA@gmail.com
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Open Source COVID19 Medical Supplies - Central and South Florida
Facebook group — Local Response Group part of the Open Source Medical Supplies effort - we cover Central and South Florida. Our goal is to bolster the supply chain so that our healthcare providers and first responders have the PPE they need.
Start here: 5 Things to Know & Do to help with the COVID19 PPE Shortages - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AgPvXU0cw2wFVMqRH_ILULbJq1EW7Io1vUoO5eiLTtM/edit?usp=sharing
PROJECT NAME
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More info: LINK HERE
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MENTAL / EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & OVERALL WELLNESS
Mind Massage Hotline
Free emotional support for frontline & essential workers and anyone else in need, created and facilitated by the Divine Feminine School of Hypnosis. The Mind Massage Hotline will offer 30-minute personalized phone sessions integrating meditation, visualization and self-hypnosis to provide callers with deep relaxation and release. Founded in NYC, but some practitioners based in Miami. Service available nationwide and in UK.
http://mindmassagehotline.com/
COVID-19 AT HOME IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT (Blog post)
Myriame Williams (also co-owner of Discount Health Foods in North Miami) of the Miami-based, holistic health Ceres Collective shares some research and tips on preventative actions we can take to be healthy during this time.
https://www.thecerescollective.com/nutrition/2020/3/25/covid-19-at-home-prevention-support
Virtual Reiki & Energy Support with Curandera Remedies
Brief description: Free daily, virtual Reiki alignment
More info: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ojvq8A05z/ or josie@curanderaremedies.com
Other notes: Offering now through next two weeks (as of 03/17/20)
Spiritual Emotional Support Group sessions with Beyssa Buil, Spiritual Director, Chaplain and Unitarian Universalist Intern Minister
Brief Description: Weekly Free Support Group and one on one sessions available with sliding scale
grey.tea.kettle@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/tiny_transylvania/
One On One Bodymovement/Nature Connection with Jenna Balfe,
R-DMT
Brief Description: Offering virtual excercises for people to connect to their bodies and nature. Email me! jenna.balfe@gmail.com <3
Moon Alchemy (Alexandra Cordovi)
Moon / womxn circles, natal chart readings/astrology and more
https://www.instagram.com/moonalchemy.co/
Monday Evening Grounding Circles with Gaby Guzman
Brief description: Weekly gathering via Zoom to be with each other, and discuss intentions, rituals, and how we find a new flow of life in this moment.
Mondays at 8PM
RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/212036956774781/
Zoom to join: https://zoom.us/j/592010978
Open to everyone
Free of charge
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COMMUNITY ORGS & ACTIVISM
(F)empower community efforts to decarcerate Miami / ways to help
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Xo4mvgk5p/ (Info on ways to donate to bail fund, grocery donations, etc).
Petition: Florida Restaurant Employee Relief Petition
Brief description: Petition to Gov. DeSantis for a plan on how to support workers and small businesses
More info: http://chng.it/FcYkQksgwF
Other notes:
Petition: TELL MIAMI MAYOR FRANCIS X. SUAREZ: FREEZE RENT
Brief description: Petition. “We are now asking our community and elected officials to understand that in order for these policies to be effective, special consideration must be given to those who will bear the economic burden of our response to a pandemic.”
More info: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/freezw-rent
Other notes:
Decarcerate Miami for Public Health (COVID-19)
Petition: https://secure.everyaction.com/Rcgl3B0NFE2D94Pi9I5i6g2
Full list of demands + statement: https://medium.com/@dreamdefenders/legal-experts-healthcare-professionals-and-local-activists-urge-action-to-immediately-decrease-44e500043ef7
Housing Justice Letter to Governor DeSantis- Community Members + Groups + Advocates Sign On
Letter:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4S3F28_3H8aweBVDALIo4H5x01kxaI-oOpNCxJE8E3zFXMg/viewform
*Update: Letter to be sent to the Governor's office on Tuesday, March 31st.
Tuesday March 31st is also our National Day of Action for this campaign. There will be a National Tele-Town Hall from 12PM-1PM (Eastern).
Here is the zoom link to conference in: https://zoom.us/j/5526469050.You can also call in via +16468769923 (Meeting ID: 5526469050#). The zoom line will be open starting at 11:30 ET so folks can connect early in case there are any technical difficulties. There will also be Spanish translation.
Right after the National Call, A Florida #CancelRent Party will take place from 1PM-2PM! Here is the link to the facebook event.
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ARTS & CULTURE
RESOURCES & EMERGENCY GRANTS FOR ARTISTS AFFECTED BY COVID-19
Brief description: a list of emergency grants and funds for artists, activists and freelancers of all stripes
More info: https://www.culturedmag.com/emergency-grants-covid19/
Other notes: Most grants are for applicants living in the U.S. Includes links to other resources
Artist Relief Fund
To support artists during the COVID-19 crisis, a coalition of national arts grantmakers have come together to create an emergency initiative to offer financial and informational resources to artists across the United States.
BROADER PROJECTS
ParaSOL: A community coloring book benefiting Feeding South Florida
A community coloring book with illustrations by local multidisciplinary women artists
https://www.instagram.com/parasolcoloringbook/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/parasol-a-miami-coloring-book
Beat Match (from NIU Kitchen / Karina Iglesias)
Your two favorites (wine + music) are being delivered straight to your home.
✦How it works: Go to shop.niukitchen.com & pick your favorite genre.
✦Karina has paired up a natural wine that perfectly fits your ideal tunes.
✦Mikey then curates a surprise record within that genre.
✦You have it delivered or pick up at NIU Kitchen.
Send the gift of grapes & tunes to yourself, your mom, your neighbor or anyone else who you want to bless with purple teeth!
Pairings will change as wines come in so expect a lot of fun stuff in the future
Looking for something specific? Reach out! We're here to get you what you need!
https://shop.niukitchen.com/
Homemade: Poetic Remedies for the Times
Virtual reading series for National Poetry Month starting on APRIL 1st 7-9PM est
https://www.facebook.com/poetajamonet
https://www.instagram.com/ajamonet/
Other notes: There is NO FEE for you to attend this Live Stream BUT we are asking for a suggested minimum donation of $5. You can send via Venmo or CashApp:
Venmo: @PoetryForthePeople
CashApp: $poetryforthepeople
Jolt Radio
Brief description: online radio station focused on getting eclectic music and content to your ears. We support local, national, and international independent artists, producers, radio hosts and DJ's.
More info: http://www.joltradio.org
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
Brief description: This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, craft artists, teaching artists, dancers, writers & playwrights, photographers, etc.
More info: https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/
Other notes:
Adobe Creative Cloud free subscription
For anyone who has a monthly subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud there's a nice gesture from Adobe offering 2 months Creative Cloud for FREE. Simply login into the adobe creative cloud website, click on cancel your plan and the last page will be a free 60 day offer. You will then receive a credit for two months and then billing continues like normal after 60 days.
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
(E.g. Artists, writers, bands, musicians, SoundCloud, Bandcamp page, CashApp, Venmo accounts, etc)
PROJECT NAME
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More info: LINK HERE
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Donzii
Brief description: We are post punk/funk/nowave quintet from Miami!
More info:
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Other notes: Also- we would like to offer a little music therapy from time to time. Contact us via our instagram @_donzii if you would like to come by the studio and release ;)
Also we made a pretty killer playlist for quarantine times:
A Playlist For Your Ears to Dream Red and Purple Skys
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OTHER RESOURCES
Tips on how to disinfect your food / groceries at home
Resource list organized by 644 Democrats
Brief description: The website is maintained by two of the official Miami-Dade Democratic neighborhood organizers for precinct 644. Includes resources for a number of categories
https://644dems.org/2020/03/21/coronavirus-crisis-resources/
Resources for undocumented communities
Brief description: shared Google doc compiling resources aimed at immigrants (includes resources by state)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18p9OSlLpSYanIoUC-gEbhVbRMYVUfw4wyrixa9ekGdc/edit?
Culture Crusaders Small Business Directory
Brief description: Resource spans restaurants, artisans & retail, creative services, wellness and artists.
Florida COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Sites, Food Distribution Sites, Senior-Only Store Hours
Brief description: This map is updated as more information is released and made publicly available.
Other notes:
**Hialeah location (Larkin): Tried several numbers and was redirected to 305 830 0790. It’s a private lab charging $150 (they don’t accept insurance). This cost is being investigated by state attorney general
FAPPA Community Partner Resources--COVID-19 (Statewide)
Brief description: An extensive working google doc for various services within the S. Florida region(s) for assistance, etc.
More info: http://bit.ly/ppresourcedoc
Other notes: Includes resources related to unemployment, education, mutual aid networks, health information, etc.
The New Tropic’s resource bulletin
SOUTH FLORIDA RESOURCES (MIAMI HERALD)
Brief Description: Includes information on relating to volunteering, economic hardship, food, crisis intervention hotlines & more
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article241261631.html
PROJECT NAME
Brief description: TEXT HERE
More info: LINK HERE
Other notes: TEXT HERE