Commissioner Yvette Colbourne Delivers Close to 2,000 Hot Lunches to Seniors During COVID-19

City of Miramar, FL—City of Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne has been providing 300 weekly hot meals to seniors in the City of Miramar during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic began, Miramar Senior Centers closed its doors and asked senior citizens to remain at home for their safety. Commissioner Colbourne became concerned that seniors may not have the hot lunches they were used to receiving at the senior centers.

“I want to make sure that seniors receive the nutrition that they need, while they remain safely at home during this pandemic,” said Commissioner Yvette Colbourne. 

Meals are prepared by local restaurants and the City’s Cultural Arts Center Chef. With the assistance of volunteers, Commissioner Colbourne distributes a hot lunch directly to our seniors’ home. Some seniors receive their lunch on Wednesdays and others on Fridays. Since March 27th when the first 50 lunches were delivered, Commissioner Colbourne has delivered more than 1,000 hot lunches to Miramar seniors. 

For Frecia Hurtado, Community Manager at Haven Lake Estates, Commissioner Yvette Colbourne has for several years shown a caring and compassionate approach to all of her constituents.“She goes out of her way to help improve our community and City and is front and center in helping to manage every crisis,” Hurtado said.“She puts in the work needed to demonstrate her commitment and concern for the people she represents.”

For the residents who receive the weekly lunches, it is indeed a treat. “I’m very happy about it. I enjoy everything,” said Marjorie Hinds, resident from the Heron Pointe community. “Sometimes I don’t cook, so I take anything I can get.”

COVID-19 has posed unprecedented barriers to food access, especially for the vulnerable population. This food distribution program is a way for Commissioner Colbourne to help break down these barriers by ensuring that seniors get a healthy meal.

Seniors over 65 years of age who need a hot meal should call Commissioner Colbourne’s Office at 954-602-3143.