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Community Food Pantry and Outreach Program:
The Community Food Pantry is operating from a 5000 Square ft. facility located at 914 Prospect Ave between Westchester
and East 162nd Street, Bronx, New York.
The Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 3PM - 6:00PM; and Saturday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Food Pantry serves over 2,000 household members per week.
Clothes are distributed free: men, women and children based on need during hours of operation.
Volunteers assist with the management and operation of the pantry and outreach services.
Other services provided include:
24 Hour Hunger Hotline where people can call to receive food. Food Stamp Screening, HIV/AIDS Education/Referrals and Substance Abuse Education/Referrals, Nutrition Classes for adults and children, Women Infant and Children (WIC) Referral, Health Insurance Education, Blood Pressure Monitoring Program, Immigration Services, Youth Enrichment and Mentoring Program and Job Placement/Referral.