City Council food pantry set to continue this year
Posted: Updated:The City Council’s food pantry initiative at schools in high-poverty communities will continue after a one-year pilot program.
Last year, the City Council announced that it would add food pantries to city schools. The program shows no signs of slowing down.
The program started with 16 schools across the city and now it has expanded to 25 schools. One of the new schools added to the program is P.S. 30.
According to the school, about 30 families from P.S. 30 use the food pantry once a month.
In addition to offering food items to take home, the school pantries also offer personal and feminine hygiene items.
“You don’t have to wonder anymore, just come in. We will put you on the list and you come in every month,” says Ana Vasquez. “This is about helping our community.”
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NYC students protesting gun violence walk out of class
NYC students protesting gun violence walk out of class
Hundreds of students advocating gun reform walked out of class across New York City Friday.
Hundreds of students advocating gun reform walked out of class across New York City Friday.
Parkchester residents protest lack of MTA service
Parkchester residents protest lack of MTA service
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Funeral service held for man fatally shot by police
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Mourners gathered Friday to attend a funeral service held for a man killed during a police-involved shooting in Brooklyn.
Ground broken on $300M development in the Hub
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Students organize walkouts over gun violence
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2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
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SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
