Local NFL star helps champion deliveries to feed 426+ North Miami Beach families with Joshua's Heart Foundation and the City of North Miami Beach

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - April 8, 2020 - PRLog -- To support the many families unable to participate in the pop-up drive-by grocery distributions offered throughout South Florida, Joshua's Heart Foundation (JHF), local NFL star and North Miami Beach  native Johnathan Cyprien, and the City of North Miami Beach (NMB) joined forces to deliver 2 weeks' worth of badly-needed groceries and household essentials to pre-selected residents.

This delivery which served 426 families and 15 Kosher families was made possible through the partnership between JHF and the City of NMB, a $4,000.00 donation from Cyprien's Cypsquad ARY Foundation and other financial support from Joshua's Heart and their long-standing sponsors Howard and Stephanie Krass. Additional in-kind donations from Nick & Teresa Sharp of Threefold, JCS Community Kosher Food Bank and Broward Meat and Fish went a long way to supplement much needed essential items. Employees from Joshua's Heart, the City of North Miami Beach and NMB Police Department personnel executed no-contact deliveries to families living below the poverty level.

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Atlanta Falcons Strong Safety and FIU Great Johnathan Cyprien, North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony F. DeFillipo and other city officials arrived at City Hall early to assist volunteers in pre-packing grocery items to execute the deliveries.

Cyprien who accompanied the first leg of the food caravan was so moved and humbled by the experience said, "The entire even was great, I am so grateful to be able to serve the members of my hometown community. Many thanks to Joshua's Heart and the City of North Miami Beach for allowing me to contribute."

City Mayor, Anthony F. DeFillipo, gratefully speaking on behalf of the city said, "He is forever thankful and grateful for the generosity and the helping hand extended during this great time of need. The city has received hundreds of responses expressing the gratitude felt by the community for this kind gesture."

As the community continues to band together to combat COVID-19, Joshua's Heart will endeavor to continue serving the most vulnerable citizens to the best of their abilities. Learn more, volunteer or donate by visiting https://joshuasheart.org.

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Joshua's Heart Foundation (JHF)
JHF was founded in 2005 in Miami, Florida by Joshua when he was four and a half years old and is dedicated to the fight against global hunger and poverty. JHF is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit, which empowers needy people to improve their quality of life by providing necessities like groceries and personal items. We also effectively engage and educate young people in committing to fight hunger and poverty on a global basis. Learn more at http://joshuasheart.org.

About Johnathan Cyprien:
Johnathan Cyprien plays strong safety for the Atlanta Falcons in his 7th year in the NFL. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2019 season and was later traded to the Atlanta Falcons where he currently plays. In February of 2019, Johnathan was awarded the key to the city of North Miami Beach in recognition for his philanthropic work in the community. You can follow Johnathan on  Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

About CypSquad Foundation ARY Foundation:
Johnathan started the CypSquad ARY (At-Risk Youth) Foundation in 2015 to benefit different programs for at-risk youth in the South Florida area. He holds an annual youth football camp at his high school in North Miami Beach and provides backpacks for students. Johnathan also serves as the youth football ambassador for the Music City Bowl in Nashville, mentoring and leading the future of the game he loves. You can follow the Foundation on Facebook. Please visit https://www.cypsquad.com/ for more information.

About the City of North Miami Beach
The City of North Miami Beach and its employees are dedicated to providing our citizens a full range of quality and efficient services and will work to create a better environment in which to live, work and play. To learn more about the City of North Miami Beach, please visit: www.citynmb.com