Food Distribution & Emergency Support
From Thanksgiving turkey giveaways to earthquake relief in Haiti — AHVED shows up when families need food, supplies, and support most.
Annual Turkey Giveaway
Every Thanksgiving season, AHVED distributes free turkeys and full grocery bags to hundreds of families across South Florida — 4 cities, 1,628 families served in 2025.
Back-to-School Food Drive
Annual Back-to-School event includes food boxes alongside school supplies — 676 food boxes distributed across 5 cities in Summer 2025.
Emergency Relief
Rapid-response food and relief kit distribution after storms, hurricanes, and disasters affecting South Florida families.
Haiti Disaster Response
After the 2010 earthquake, 2021 earthquake, Hurricane Matthew, and other disasters, AHVED mobilized the diaspora for rapid relief — food, medicine, and supplies.
Why This Program Exists
Food insecurity does not wait for the right moment. A job loss, a hurricane, a medical crisis — any of these can push a family that was barely managing into genuine hunger. For immigrant families who may not know which programs they qualify for, or who fear that asking for help will affect their immigration status, reaching out can feel difficult.
AHVED's Food Distribution and Emergency Support program is here to make getting help easier. If you need food, we are here. You are welcome.
What We Provide
Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway: Every November, AHVED distributes turkeys and full grocery bags to hundreds of families across South Florida. 2025 results: Lake Worth (260 families, Nov 20), Fort Pierce (350 families, Nov 21), Fort Myers (457 families, Nov 22), Immokalee (561 families, Nov 23). Total: 1,628 families served.
Back-to-School Food Boxes: Each summer, alongside school supplies and health screenings, AHVED distributes food boxes to families. 2025 results across 5 cities: Fort Myers (121), Lehigh Acres (102), Immokalee (194), Palm Beach (107), Fort Pierce (152). Total: 676 food boxes.
Emergency Relief Kits: After major storms affect South Florida, AHVED activates rapid-response food and relief kit distribution — partnering with local food banks and churches.
Haiti Disaster Response: After the 2010 earthquake, 2021 earthquake (Mag. 7.2), Hurricane Matthew (2016), and other disasters, AHVED organized community collections and fundraising drives to send emergency aid to Haiti.
Who Is Eligible
Any family in need. AHVED serves all families regardless of nationality or immigration status.
How to Enroll
For annual events (Turkey Giveaway, Back-to-School Drive): Follow AHVED on Facebook at facebook.com/ahved.org or call (239) 245-9010 for event dates, times, and locations. Events are open to all.
For emergency food assistance: Contact AHVED directly at (239) 245-9010 or info@ahved.org. We will connect you with food resources in your area as quickly as possible.
Interested in this program?
Fill out the short form below and an AHVED team member will follow up with you within 1 to 2 business days.
Ready to Get Started?
Reach our program team at info@ahved.org