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…
Covid-19 disrupts the food chain
Covid-19 has created an environment similar to a war zone at one Mott Haven CTown Supermarket, according to manager and owner Angel Nuñez. The global pandemic has got everyone running…
Elected officials consider ways to lighten Covid-19’s heavy load
Food distribution market workers are equivalent of ‘first responders,’ says councilman Elected officials are weighing in on ways to ease hardships for New Yorkers caught in the crosshairs of the…
Bodega managers are happy to change the menu
For years, if South Bronx shoppers went to their local bodega hoping to find fresh greens, they typically came away empty handed. Several campaigns to change that over the past…
Coronavirus takes toll on local restaurants
La Morada, the Mexican restaurant in Mott Haven known for its award-winning tacos has seen a lag in business since COVID-19 invaded New York City. Now, manager Michael Saavedra is…
Food Bazaar serves need for fresh food, but bodegas still have their place
From the moment you walk inside the doors, the chill of the produce section grabs your attention. The rows of fruits and vegetables at the new Food Bazaar at Bronx…
Church’s closure leaves a gap for Mott Haven’s hungry
Every Wednesday, people line up for the St. Peter’s Church food pantry at 435 E. 140th Street in Mott Haven. Some arrive with chairs at 3 a.m. to get a…