No letup in demand for local pantries, soup kitchens
A line stretched halfway down Morris Ave. and halfway around 153rd St. at a recent food market, held bimonthly by City Harvest, a non-profit organization that redistributes food throughout New…
Despite funding barriers and NYCHA burdens, a garden grows in Port Morris
Founders of NYCHA community garden look to overcome initial administrative hurdles Cesar Yoc wanders through lush greenery over to a row of raised beds within the Mill Brook Houses’ community…
Indoor dining is back, but some restaurants opt to stay outside
While restaurants across New York City were allowed to resume indoor dining at 25% capacity on September 30, some South Bronx restaurants are opting out. Instead, they’re choosing to continue…
Delivery workers scrounge for protective equipment
For a couple of weeks after COVID-19 began tearing through New York City, it was hard for Israel Veliz, the owner of City Tamale in Hunts Point, to get a…
Longwood grocers jacking up prices during COVID-19 pandemic, claims community group
But supermarkets deny it, say they’ve just stopped sale pricing Supermarkets in the South Bronx have been serving a side of sticker shock along with the usual food staples, claims…
Bronx coalition aims to raise $10 million for residents hurt by virus’ impact
Bronx community, political and business leaders have announced an initiative to raise $10 million to assist Bronx residents and businesses most in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
NYC provides free meals for all New Yorkers
New York City will now make free meals available for all New Yorkers, not just schoolchildren, and 109 of the distribution locations are in the Bronx. In response to the…
Covid-19 spawns food relief efforts
Workers clad in gloves and masks are handing out thousands of free meals daily across the Bronx, at sites ranging from restaurants to NYCHA campuses, as the COVID-19 virus continues…