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Miami Dolphins and Ambetter from Sunshine Health Tackle Food Insecurity to Serve 500 Meals to South Florida Families

Date: 02/16/24

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Ambetter from Sunshine Health in collaboration with the Miami Dolphins came together to address food insecurity in South Florida and distribute food to local families in need on Wednesday, February 14.

Volunteers from both organizations served over 500 meals from the Miami Dolphins Community Restaurant Program presented by Amazon and Drinksonme 305, to residents at Mount Pisgah Seventh Day Adventist Church in Miami Gardens. Residents also received a meal box that included a variety of fresh meat, produce and pantry staples.

Ambetter from Sunshine Health team member loads box of food into car.

“We are grateful for our longstanding partnership with Ambetter and our shared commitment to impacting the South Florida community. Together we are supporting local families by easing their financial strain as we provide meals to residents in Miami Gardens,” said Miami Dolphins Vice President of Community Affairs Kim Miller.

This food relief event is part of Ambetter from Sunshine Health’s larger initiative to promote better health outcomes and reduce social determinants of health (SDOH), which are barriers that can impact a person’s ability to engage in the healthcare support they need to live healthier lives. For example, food insecurity, homelessness, job loss, education, and social isolation.

“We know that food insecurity is associated with poor health outcomes, including higher odds of chronic disease and mental illness,” said Nathan Landsbaum, CEO of Sunshine Health. “Ambetter is committed to combating these issues through community outreach and education to help Floridians get and stay healthy. We are grateful to the Miami Dolphins for teaming up with us to support the South Florida community.”

Ambetter assists Florida communities with programs that reduce the impact of SDOH by partnering with more than 600 community groups that help support the social safety net.

Ambetter from Sunshine Health is a product offered by wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) which provide insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. For more information on Ambetter from Sunshine Health, visit Ambetter.Sunshinehealth.com or call 1-877-687-1169 (Relay Florida 1-800-955-8770).