Final Friday, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosted a Thanksgiving meals distribution occasion at Brooklyn Borough Corridor in partnership with UA3 and Hispanic Federation.
“Thanksgiving is a reminder to decelerate, observe gratitude, and benefit from the firm of family members. Nevertheless, for a lot of Brooklynites, the vacation can exacerbate the hardships of meals insecurity,” stated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “Whereas now we have a lot work to do to make sure that no New Yorker goes hungry any day of the 12 months, I’m so grateful to our unbelievable companions and my workers for placing scrumptious and nutritious meals on vacation tables throughout our borough. I want all of Brooklyn a really joyous Thanksgiving!”
Employees distributed over 50,000 kilos of recent produce, non-perishables, and different meals gadgets to greater than 140 homes of worship, group kitchens, and different community-based organizations addressing meals insecurity and homelessness.
The distribution occasion was made potential by the help of Nationwide Grid, Residents, Wegmans, Hunts Level Produce Market, Optimum, and Ponce Financial institution.