Geeta Fleck, Volunteer at New York Common Pantry
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. …
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 …
My deepest thanks to all of you for helping NYCP provide essential services to the food insecure. Whether you have been a regular or periodic volunteer, come in groups or …
We started a new decade last week, but some “old” traditions remain – Our 4th Annual Pasta Bowl competition will kick off this month and will conclude Friday, February 21, 2020. Schools …