OPEN ARMS - EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Address
5556 SW 8th Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 263-3259
https://openarmscommunitycenter.org/services/social-service-program/
Description:
Emergency Food Pantry:
Provides bi-weekly USDA food distribution of canned goods and fresh produce on the second Tuesday of each month. WALK-IN ONLY
Access Florida:
An official ACCESS Assisted-Service Site providing assistance to customers to apply for benefits such as: Food Stamps (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid. Customers can check the status of their application or report a change. Trained Staff provide assistance to the customer to submit a web application. Staff provide case status information and outstanding information needed to determine eligibility.
Information & Referral:
Staff members are available to provide information and make appropriate referrals to our network of community based partner agencies and collaborators equipped to best meet the needs of the client.
Services
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Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
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Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
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General Information
Hours:
9:00am-12:00pm, 2nd Tuesday
Intake Process:
Must fill out general eligibility form and sign/log in. Contact information will be documented for additional help needed.
Program Fees:
Free
Languages:
English, Spanish
Eligibility:
Must meet one of the following:
Low income
Receive Food Stamps
Receive TANF
Receive Medicaid
Receive SSI
Be in Public Housing
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 18, 2026
Employer ID:
300557519
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
5556 SW 8th Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mailing
5556 SW 8th Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Contacts
Maria C. Yaya, MPA
Alexandra Yaya
Phone Numbers
Main
(305) 263-3259
Fax
(305) 263-3251
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