When temperatures climb closer to 100°F, life on the streets can go from unbearable to deadly. When the predicted heat index reaches 95°F or higher, the City of New York declares a “CODE RED”. During a Code Red, the BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team will be working hard to help our most vulnerable neighbors get off the streets and into shelter.
Designated cooling centers are open during a CODE RED all around New York City and the Bronx. If you are living without air conditioning and need a place to cool down contact 311 or click here to find a cooling center near you. Please check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and sick. Cooling centers are open and available to the public. More info
SAVE THE DATE! BronxWorks will host the annual BronxWorks Monster Mash Hunger Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk at Orchard Beach Promenade on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10am. The 5K supports BronxWorks programs combating food insecurity in the Bronx!
Stay tuned to our social media for updates on location and the start of ticket sales.
We encourage all of our 5K participants to fundraise! Incentives will be available for our top fundraisers. You can also join as a team with your friends, family, or colleagues.
Did You Know?
The Bronx has the highest rate of food insecurity in the state.
According to a New York State Department of Health report, 24.9 % of adults in New York State reported experiencing food insecurity. In the Bronx, the rate was much higher, with 39% of Bronx residents reporting 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.
Elizabeth and Mary A., BronxWorks Participants
“The BronxWorks pantry is important because I can feed my family. I retired right at the beginning of the pandemic and this was, and still is, a lifeline to me and this community.” -Elizabeth A., BronxWorks Participant
“I can’t work, so given the pantry is free, it’s a big help. We get fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread, chicken or fish…it’s such a great selection!” -Mary A., BronxWorks Participant
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!
SAVE THE DATE! BronxWorks will host the annual BronxWorks Monster Mash Hunger Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk at Orchard Beach Promenade on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10am. The 5K supports BronxWorks programs combating food insecurity in the Bronx!
Stay tuned to our social media for updates on location and the start of ticket sales.
We encourage all of our 5K participants to fundraise! Incentives will be available for our top fundraisers. You can also join as a team with your friends, family, or colleagues.
Did You Know?
The Bronx has the highest rate of food insecurity in the state.
According to a New York State Department of Health report, 24.9 % of adults in New York State reported experiencing food insecurity. In the Bronx, the rate was much higher, with 39% of Bronx residents reporting 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.
Elizabeth and Mary A., BronxWorks Participants
“The BronxWorks pantry is important because I can feed my family. I retired right at the beginning of the pandemic and this was, and still is, a lifeline to me and this community.” -Elizabeth A., BronxWorks Participant
“I can’t work, so given the pantry is free, it’s a big help. We get fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread, chicken or fish…it’s such a great selection!” -Mary A., BronxWorks Participant
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!
