Lauderhill City Hall came alive on Saturday, September 13, as Mayor Denise D. Grant hosted the Mayor’s Day of Action: Food Distribution, bringing together hundreds of residents for a day of service, community engagement, and support.
The free event, held in partnership with ICNA Relief—a national nonprofit that provides hunger relief, disaster response, and social services—and Feeding South Florida, the region’s largest food bank, was part of September’s Hunger Action Month, a national campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity. Attendees received food distributions, participated in fun and educational workshops, and connected with local resources aimed at strengthening families.
Seniors made up a significant portion of the attendees, underscoring how older adults are especially impacted by hunger. Many live on fixed incomes and face increasing costs of housing, healthcare, and groceries, making events like this a critical source of relief.
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick joined the event, highlighting the importance of collective action to address hunger. “We can end hunger when we all work together,” she said, underscoring the value of community partnerships.
Lauderhill, home to thousands of Caribbean-Americans, many of whom face food insecurity, is uniquely positioned to benefit from initiatives like this. Mayor Grant, herself a proud Jamaican-American, emphasized that fighting hunger requires both immediate assistance and long-term solutions.
The need is urgent. Nearly 1.2 million South Floridians are food insecure, including 23.6% of children in the region. Across Florida, 2.9 million people struggle to afford nutritious food. In Broward County alone, the rate of food insecurity hovers around 15%, meaning many families do not know where their next meal will come from.
The event’s impact extended beyond food relief—it reinforced a message of unity and resilience. As Hunger Action Month continues, city leaders and organizations are calling on residents to stay engaged and committed to ensuring no family goes hungry in Lauderhill or across South Florida.
