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World-Record 400-Foot Cuban Sandwich Built in Florida
Community members built a 400-foot Cuban sandwich to surpass Tampa’s 365-foot record and raise money for House of Hope.
- Community members in Martin County constructed a 400-foot-long Cuban sandwich at Lance Cpl. Justin Wilson Memorial Park, surpassing the previous 365-foot record set in Tampa in 2024.
- Organized by Old Havana Cafe and House of Hope, the event titled "Bite Into History: The Longest Cuban Sandwich Ever Made" aimed to foster community spirit, celebrate Hispanic heritage, and address local food insecurity.
- Donations were matched up to $15,000 by the Doris M. Carter Family Foundation, enabling House of Hope to assist more than 30,000 residents monthly with food, clothing, and financial assistance.
- Tensions over the best Cuban sandwich exist between Tampa and Miami, with Tampa City Council having designated the item as the city's official signature sandwich in 2012.
- Operating across several locations, House of Hope maintains service centers and thrift stores in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen Beach while also managing Growing Hope Farm to provide fresh produce.
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