7 Days of Giving: Food Bank for NYC Packages Meals for Families in Need

Food Bank for New York City Operations

• 📍 The Food Bank for New York City's community kitchen in Harlem is highlighted as part of Channel 7's "7 Days of Giving" initiative.
• 🧘‍♀️ The facility offers daily chair yoga and calisthenics classes for the community.
• 🍎 A pantry provides essential items like protein, yogurt, bread, pasta, and produce, with 350 people visiting daily.

Community Meal Services

• 👥 The senior program serves lunch daily from 12 PM to 2 PM, featuring meals like roasta pasta, Brussels sprouts, and garlic bread.
• 🌎 Clients from all five boroughs access community meals offered three times a week from 4 PM to 6 PM.
• 👨‍🍳 Chef Sherry, with 10 years of service, prepares meals for those in need.

Impact of SNAP Benefit Changes

• 📉 The face of need has changed, with rising living costs in Harlem, where a one-bedroom apartment averages $3,300.
• ⚠️ Temporary cuts to SNAP benefits led clients to incur debt to purchase food.
• 🤝 The Food Bank for New York City stepped in to fill the gap created by SNAP benefit disruptions, though clients remain in debt.

Call to Action

• ❤️ Viewers are encouraged to give during the "Giving Tuesday" event to support the Food Bank for New York City and other highlighted organizations.
• 🔗 More information on how to help and featured organizations can be found at abc7ny.com.