City-of-Miami-Beach-Press-Conference-on-Grocery-Gift-Card-Program
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 MEDIA ALERT
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 17, 2020
City of Miami Beach to Hold Press Conference on
Grocery Gift Card Giveaway
— Friday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. —
WHO/WHAT: The City of Miami Beach will host a press conference on Friday (Dec. 18)
at 1 p.m. to announce a Grocery Gift Card giveaway for residents who
have experienced financial hardship and food insecurity as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
One thousand eligible residents will each receive $100 Publix gift cards
on a first-come, first-served basis (while supplies last) starting at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Miami Beach Police Department Headquarters
(1130 Washington Avenue) and at 3 p.m. at the North Beach Bandshell
(7275 Collins Avenue). Five hundred gift cards will be distributed at each
location.
Program requirements include:
- Proof of Miami Beach residency in the form of a driver’s license or
other photo ID with a city address.
- Eligible households must earn less than 80% of the Area Median
Income (AMI) or $51,200 per year for a single-person household.
- Residents must present a signed application attesting financial
hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Residents are encouraged to print and sign their application prior to
arrival to reduce wait times. Applications will not be accepted online
or via mail.
- A maximum of one gift card per household will be distributed.
Additional details, including the application in English/Spanish and an
income limit chart can be found at www.miamibeachfl.gov under
“Events.”
WHEN: Press conference will begin at 1 p.m., Fri. (Dec. 18).
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
WHERE: Media should gather outside City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Dr.
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