The Battle Continues | Food Insecurity
/The maximum amount a family of four could receive in food benefits is $939 a month. “In some cases, the parents are not eating in order to ensure that whatever money there is for food is going to the children,” Adriana Mendoza, a benefits supervisor for the Safety Net Project at the Urban Justice Center. Recent estimates show that 1 in 4 children across our city is experiencing food insecurity.
Broadway Stages invites you to join us in making a difference in the lives of our neighbors by lending a hand or donating. Below are a few fantastic options to consider
The Campaign Against Hunger seeks to empower our neighbors to lead healthier, more productive, and self-sufficient lives. They increase access to safe, nutritious food and related resources.
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North Brooklyn Angels raise awareness about food insecurity in North Brooklyn neighborhoods, organize interested neighbors to volunteer their time in meal prep and service, and builds upon community organizing efforts to address food insecurity.
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Rethink Food exists to bridge the gap between perfectly good food that goes to waste and the demand for meals that many of our food-insecure neighbors face.
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City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems.
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Food Bank For New York City has been working to end food poverty in our five boroughs since 1983. As the city’s largest hunger-relief organization, they employ a multifaceted approach centered on helping low-income New Yorkers overcome their circumstances and achieve greater independence.
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Broadway Stages thanks you for your help in the battle against food insecurity. Your time and financial support make a difference.
