Holiday Gift Baskets for Miami's Needy Families: Key Details on Distribution and Contents

As the holiday season approaches, numerous organizations and communities in Miami have come together to assist the city's most vulnerable families through the distribution of holiday gift baskets. One of these is the Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL), which handed out its traditional holiday "jabas" this past Wednesday, December 11, starting at 7:00 am at its headquarters located at 1401 West Flagler Street, Miami, according to a report by Telemundo.

This year, CAMACOL aimed to distribute holiday baskets to 750 families, increasing the amount of food compared to the previous year. The distribution was organized as a drive-thru to ensure the safety and efficiency of the process, with no baskets provided to families arriving on foot. Cars began lining up as early as 5:00 am at the intersection of 14th Street and 1st Street, and the baskets were handed out on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies ran out, as reported by América TeVé.

The contents of these "jabas" include essential items for a holiday dinner, such as meats, rice, beans, pasta, bread, milk, soft drinks, spices, canned goods, sweets, and cleaning products, with an estimated value of $300, according to organizers. CAMACOL has received support from various companies and sponsors to make this initiative possible, including Publix, Sedano's Supermarkets, Presidente Supermarkets, Goya Foods of Florida, and Coca-Cola Beverages of Florida.

This annual tradition has been ongoing for nearly four decades, with food bags being distributed during the holiday season to low-income individuals in Miami. Last year, the distribution followed the same system as this year. CAMACOL's food bag distribution not only addresses the immediate needs of beneficiary families but also strengthens the sense of community and solidarity in Miami during the holiday season.