Food Giveaway Draws Over 1,000 in South Bronx
Struggling families waited in line for hours amid the borough’s ongoing economic crisis.
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New Bill Would Suspend Deportations for Haitians in Bronx
Legislation introduced this week in the U.S. House of Representatives would suspend deportations of Haitian nationals – including members of the Bronx’s large Haitian community – amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
With SNAP Cuts Looming, the Bronx’s Access to Affordable Fruits and Vegetables is at Risk: Experts
Bronx residents are being urged to make use of a city program providing free fruits and vegetables, with steep cuts to the the U.S. government’s food stamp program looming.
New Homeless Shelters Slated to Open in Bronx Next Year
The new shelters are part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Turning the Tide program, which aims to combat New York City’s homeless crisis.
New Program Will Feed Impoverished CUNY Students
The program will be implemented at CUNY’s seven community colleges, including Bronx Community College and Hostos Community College in the South Bronx, during the fall and spring academic semesters.
Change to Food Stamps Program Expected to Impact Thousands in Bronx
The new work requirements, part of a USDA rule change, will affect people between the ages of 18 and 49 who have not kids and are not disabled, government officials said.
Lawmaker: Nonprofits Earning Hundreds of Millions to Run Homeless Shelters Should be Audited
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi sent a formal request to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli requesting the audit, which would compel the city’s homeless service providers to open their books amid an alarming rise in homelessness in the Bronx and elsewhere.
10,000 Pounds of Food Donated as Bronx Battles Food Insecurity
Research shows more than 26 percent of Bronx residents experience food insecurity—defined as being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.