By Communications Department - Archdiocese of Miami

 

Miami, FL (July 31, 2025) – Catholic Charities is deeply concerned about the proposed county budget cuts that would significantly impact services to the most vulnerable members of our community. For decades, Catholic Charities has received funding through the Community-Based Organization(CBO) program, which has enabled us to provide critical assistance including food, housing, and family support services. These proposed cuts jeopardize the foundation of that support. 

The pending cuts would reduce support, specifically to Farm Share, a key food distribution program that supplies much of the food for Catholic Charities’ Matthew 25 Food Pantry. Cuts to Farm Share will dramatically limit the volume of food available for distribution, directly affecting thousands of individuals and families who rely on our pantry for nourishment. 

As part of a consortium of agencies united in advocating for the continuation and full funding of the CBO program, Catholic Charities urge community members to attend the Mayor’s upcoming public meetings to voice their concerns and stand in solidarity with the organizations and individuals who will be hardest hit by these reductions.  

Monday, August 4 at 6 p.m.

Westchester Regional Library - 9445 Coral Way - Miami, FL 33165

Tuesday, August 5 at 6 p.m.

Arcola Lakes Senior Center - 8401 NW 14th Ave - Miami, FL 33147

Catholic Charities staff will be present at the following meetings to advocate on behalf of the programs and people we serve.

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About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami has been providing social services in South Florida since 1931. Today we provide a variety of services within Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.  We help and support over 11,000 individuals annually through services for the elderly; shelter and care for unaccompanied children and youth; food and nutrition, early childhood education; parenting education services, housing services for individuals and families; homelessness prevention services; counseling and substance abuse treatment; and acculturation services for refugees and new entrants.   

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