There are approximately 2.9 million New Yorkers who have trouble affording food. Here are some amazing organizations that are fighting hunger in our very own neighborhoods. Berkeley Cares has had the pleasure of volunteering with several of them. Read more to learn about how you can get involved!
This organization has rescued hundreds of millions of pounds of food and redistributed them to agencies that feed the hungry. To learn more visit their website.
A full-service agency for the elderly of New York City, this center provides Meals-on-Heels services as well as the Carter Burden Luncheon Program for seniors. Check out pictures of Berkeley students delivering meals in NYC. Click here to learn how you can volunteer.
Grace Church
Offering multiple locations with both food pantry and soup kitchen services, Grace Church does so much for New Yorkers in Need. Visit their website to learn more.
Community Kitchen and Pantry of West Harlem (Food Bank of NYC)
Offers both soup kitchen and food pantry services. Click here and here for pics of NYC students volunteering! Visit their website to learn more.
This is just a small sampling of service organizations that feed the hungry in NYC. Nice to know! Like them on Facebook, volunteer with them, get to know what they are all about.
Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions and do not reflect the views of Berkeley College.
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