Holiday Food Distribution for NYCHA Residents at Wagner Houses
A community food distribution event is being created to support the residents of NYCHA Wagner Houses in the upcoming holidays who may be experiencing hardships during the COVID pandemic.
Leader
John Johnson
Location
90 Paladino Ave New York, NY 10035
About the project
During the upcoming holidays, we look to create food relief in the underserved East Harlem NYCHA community of Wagner Houses. The food disparities prior to and during this global pandemic continue to impact the overall wellness in areas that have been the hardest hit by COVID-19. We are hoping to ease the hardship residents may be experiencing during the upcoming holiday season.
The Steps
Distribution of holiday food kits
Why we‘re doing it
To address food disparities in the poorest communities that consist of residents who are approximately 46% African-American, 44% Hispanic, 20% of Seniors, and 35% single Head of Household females with young/ and or adolescent children.