Stand for a Food Secure NYC
These past weeks, New York Common Pantry alongside members of The Roundtable: Allies for Food Access and other emergency food providers, have raised our voices against the proposed cuts to …
These past weeks, New York Common Pantry alongside members of The Roundtable: Allies for Food Access and other emergency food providers, have raised our voices against the proposed cuts to …
Please take a few moments and look at our: Spring 2024 Pantry Press NewsletterA Note From Stephen New York Common Pantry entered 2024 knowing that the number of individuals and …
Crystal has been in New York for eight years. Crystal enjoys exploring the city and spending time outdoors. When she’s not busy, Crystal can be found attending belly dance classes …
Geeta is currently a volunteer at New York Common Pantry and team leader with New York Cares at several projects around NYC. She studied psychology as an undergraduate at U. …
Natalie is a senior at Hunter College majoring in Public Health, shares her experience volunteering at New York Common Pantry. She has been actively involved in the CUNY Food Justice …
Pat has worked in various HR leadership roles for four decades working for great companies like Sheraton Hotels, Time Warner, Grey Advertising, and Scholastic. His extensive knowledge and hands-on experience …
Anthony Duncan is a creative, learner-centered wellness professional, researcher, mental health and nutrition advocate who is committed to encouraging others about the importance of health, wellness, and food access for …
“Living and giving — that’s my life. After a volunteer shift at NYCP, I know I helped people.” Vicky Kess is a spry 79-year-old. Growing up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in …
As we start the new year, the need for New York Common Pantry has grown exponentially and we are meeting this growing need. The reasons for the increased demand are …
Please take a few moments and look at our: Winter 2023 Pantry Press NewsletterA Note From Stephen As the year ends, the need for New York Common Pantry’s services has …
Michelle was born and raised in Queens, NY. After finishing grad school at Hunter College, she moved to Austin, Texas. She was previously a Grant Writer for a small Catholic …
The rise of obstacles in food insecurity continues: The reduction of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that took effect in March of this year The upcoming increase in job …
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is an essential program, helping lift more than 41 million Americans out of poverty last year. Due to record inflation and wages that …
I started my career in the non-profit world more than 30 years ago, and honestly could not see myself working for any organization that did not seek to help others. …
I last wrote for this blog in September and, although it was less than two months ago, it seems like a lifetime has passed. A lot has happened since then–the …
Our community needs us. We hear from those who walk through our doors every day that they are grateful for the food we give, the meals we serve, and the …
For organizations in the emergency food space, the COVID-19 pandemic has been about adaptability. We at New York Common Pantry have had to adapt to rapidly changing needs of our …
The last two years have been incredibly difficult for many. The confluence of food insecurity, an often inadequate medical care system, and social isolation have cruelly conspired to challenge and, …
NY Common Pantry has been closely monitoring the recent developments around the new coronavirus infection, COVID-19. As of this writing NY Common Pantry has taken a proactive and assertive approach …
At NYCP, we join our city, the nation, and the world in sorrow and outrage over the killing of George Floyd. George Floyd was a brother, son, father, friend, coworker, and …