About Us

About us

In 1992, a diverse group of local businessmen, neighbors, firefighters, police officers, and other civil servants came together and formed the Big Heart Brigade, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that feeds people in need.

Today, we’re most known for our service to returning military combat veterans, First Responders injured in the line of duty and the less fortunate in our community. Historically our focus was the annual Thanksgiving Feast which brought together thousands of volunteers from throughout South Florida. Together, we prepared and distributed individually packaged Thanksgiving meals to the less fortunate in our communities.

The mission of the Big Heart Brigade is “Coming to the Rescue” supporting those in our communities, including First Responders and our U.S. military, through “Big-Hearted” individuals, families, companies and faith-based organizations.

We believe no matter where you are in life, you deserve a hot meal and we rely solely on volunteers and donations to make that a reality for so many. Every penny donated goes directly to supplies and food and every hour volunteered is given freely, even by our Board of Directors. We don’t do this for money. We do this to repay those who have given so much.