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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami Gardens community event provides food and health services

A community wellness event in Miami Gardens provided free groceries and health screenings to local families ahead of the new school year. The initiative aimed to increase access to essential resources and promote neighborhood safety.

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Why It Matters

Up to 150 local families received direct access to food and preventive health services, impacting their preparation for the upcoming school year.

Key Facts

  • Up to 150 families in Miami Gardens received services.
  • The event provided free groceries to attendees.
  • The event provided health screenings to attendees.
  • The event was held on Saturday.
  • The event's stated focus was improving access to food, preventive care, and neighborhood safety.
  • The event was timed to assist families preparing for the start of the school year.

Who's Mentioned

locationMiami Gardens“The location where the community wellness event took place.”other150“The number of families served at the event.”locationRolling Oaks Park“The location where the community wellness event was held.”organizationUrban Health Partnerships“Nonprofit organization that hosted the event and has served Miami Gardens for 15”personAndrea Iglesias“CEO and executive director of Urban Health Partnerships.”