Cultural Food Pantry in the Bronx

In which borough should your idea take place? Bronx

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Allerton, Soundview, Fordham, Concourse, West Bronx

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Parents

Low income individuals

Older adults

Unemployed individuals

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Food insecurity issues in the Bronx remain extremely high and it is a major concern especially with the poverty and migrants, The food and religious spaces (churches) of many pantries may not always be the most culturally responsive.

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

Full-year community pantry with vegetable and produce that comes from the home countries of the area residents. African, Caribbean, and Asian foods that will allow families to cook foods they eat.

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

10466