CAMACOL to Distribute 700 Holiday Christmas Baskets (“Jabas”) at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins
Miami, FL — CAMACOL (The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States) proudly announces it will distribute 700 Holiday Food Baskets (“Jabas”) to families across Miami-Dade County on Wednesday, December 10, 2024, beginning at 7:00 a.m. at loanDepot park, located at 501 Marlins Way in Miami.
This longstanding CAMACOL tradition provides essential food baskets to families during the holiday season, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to serving Miami-Dade’s diverse communities. The distribution will take place at the stadium’s Center Field Parking Garage, with carefully coordinated procedures in place to ensure a safe and orderly event.
Vehicles may begin lining up for the drive-through distribution starting no earlier than 4:00 a.m. Drivers are instructed to enter the queue via NW 7th Street, turn onto NW 14th Avenue, and proceed into the Center Field Parking Garage (NW 14th Ave, Miami, FL 33125), where volunteers, staff, and public safety officers will assist throughout the morning. The City of Miami Police Department will manage traffic and support event operations.
Families without access to transportation are encouraged to carpool, and up to two families per vehicle can be accommodated, with proof of address.
“We’re very pleased to be part of this tremendous community, and grateful we could join forces with so many generous sponsors to help the most needy when they most need it,” commented Pedro Mesa, Chair of the CAMACOL Holiday Basket Committee. “We are so very thankful to be able to continue this important community event, which is an integral part of CAMACOL’s commitment to our community,” added Joe Chi, President of CAMACOL.
Accredited members of the press will have designated staging areas in Lots E-1, E-2, and E-3.
As of December 2, 2025, the Holiday Basket distribution is made possible thanks to the support of Café La Llave, City of Miami Police Department, Coca- Cola Beverages Florida, Dadelift, Flowers Baking Co., Friendly John, Goya Foods of Florida, Iberia Foods, PepsiCo, Publix, Sedano’s Supermarkets, the Miami Marlins, and the Miami Parking Authority.
CAMACOL extends its deepest appreciation to all sponsors; to loanDepot park; and to the City of Miami Parking Authority for their continued partnership. Special recognition is also extended to the Little Havana Neighborhood Service Area, the City of Miami Police Department, Commander Maurice Sodré, and his team for their generosity, cooperation, and steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.
The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States, CAMACOL is the largest Hispanic business organization in the State of Florida and one of the most influential minority business groups in the United States.
