Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, fundraised, and donated to the 2024 BronxWorks 5K Monster Mash Hunger Dash
Thanks to our amazing participants and donors, we have raised over $13,000 for our programs combating food insecurity in the Bronx.
We will accept fundraising and donations through October 26. Support the 5K Here!!
Did You Know?
The Bronx has the highest rate of food insecurity in the state.
According to the New York State Department of Health, 24.9% of adults in New York State experience food insecurity. In the Bronx, the rate is much higher, with 39% of Bronx adults having limited or uncertain access to adequate food due to limited economic resources. Adults who experience food insecurity are also more likely to develop chronic diseases.
“Before I got hurt, I was much stronger, and now, because of my injury, I can’t exercise. With the supermarkets, the prices are so high. How am I supposed to stay healthy and lose weight when I can’t afford to buy healthy food?” -Maribel L., BronxWorks Participant (full story)
Access to fresh and healthy food is a critical issue affecting the overall health and wellbeing of the borough. One of the pillars of the BronxWorks mission is to feed our Bronx neighbors to build a stronger community. BronxWorks has several programs that address food insecurity in the borough, including food pantries, farm stands, nutrition education, and more.
Your support of the 5K helps our efforts to combat food insecurity!
Contact bronxworksdevelopment@bronxworks.org for more information about BronxWorks.
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, fundraised, and donated to the 2024 BronxWorks 5K Monster Mash Hunger Dash
Thanks to our amazing participants and donors, we have raised over $13,000 for our programs combating food insecurity in the Bronx.
We will accept fundraising and donations through October 26. Support the 5K Here!!
Did You Know?
The Bronx has the highest rate of food insecurity in the state.
According to the New York State Department of Health, 24.9% of adults in New York State experience food insecurity. In the Bronx, the rate is much higher, with 39% of Bronx adults having limited or uncertain access to adequate food due to limited economic resources. Adults who experience food insecurity are also more likely to develop chronic diseases.
“Before I got hurt, I was much stronger, and now, because of my injury, I can’t exercise. With the supermarkets, the prices are so high. How am I supposed to stay healthy and lose weight when I can’t afford to buy healthy food?” -Maribel L., BronxWorks Participant (full story)
Access to fresh and healthy food is a critical issue affecting the overall health and wellbeing of the borough. One of the pillars of the BronxWorks mission is to feed our Bronx neighbors to build a stronger community. BronxWorks has several programs that address food insecurity in the borough, including food pantries, farm stands, nutrition education, and more.
Your support of the 5K helps our efforts to combat food insecurity!
Contact bronxworksdevelopment@bronxworks.org for more information about BronxWorks.
