Blog Post from Stephen Grimaldi, Executive Director “Those we serve are under attack.” That was my testimony Monday, March 17 to the New York City Council’s Committee of General Welfare. …
Guest blog post from Will Rankin, Boy Scouts Troop 777. My first experience volunteering was at a food pantry, where I helped pack fruits and vegetables from bulk containers into …
Reyna joined NYCP as an Intern from the Summer Public Health Scholars Program at Columbia University. She is from North Carolina and studied Sociology, Medical Anthropology, and Data Science at …
AC joined NYCP as an Intern from the Summer Public Health Scholars Program at Columbia University. She is an upcoming junior at the University of Mississippi where she studies Public …
Photo by: Gerardo Romo Jaravis is currently in her last semester at Lehman College pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a focus on dietetics, food and nutrition in community and …
After retiring from 35 years of teaching literacy at schools in East Harlem, Josephine started volunteering at New York Common Pantry. Josephine has worked in different capacities as a volunteer. …
Written by Stephen Grimaldi, Executive Director of New York Common Pantry Food insecurity in New York City has reached epic proportions (epidemic levels). According to the most recent data available,[1] …
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 …
