BronxWorks runs three food pantries at the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center, Morris Innovative Senior Center, and Heights Neighborhood Senior Center. The pantries operate twice a month: once for senior citizens and once for the general community.
The food pantries also accept referrals from local community agencies, clinics, and clergies. Referrals must speak with BronxWorks Senior Services Department Director Maria Rivera for approval.
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BronxWorks Food Pantry helps communities with food insecurity.
All her children and grandchildren have lived and grown up in the Bronx. Maria, who lives with and cares for her 11-year-old granddaughter, says the food pantry is a blessing. With the COVID-19 pandemic, Maria sees food insecurity in her community rising and longer lines with fewer goods available in stores. “That’s when I realized food banks and pantries really stepped up,” she said. “People worried where they would get their food, especially if you have children.” Maria looks forward every week to making an appointment at the BronxWorks Food Pantry because the items she gets are nourishing and help supplement the food she has for herself and her family.