National Action Network Spreads Holiday Cheer Amid NYC Food Insecurity Crisis
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Hundreds of New Yorkers queued up in Harlem on Christmas morning to receive free, hot meals at a charity event. According to a report by nonprofit organization Robin Hood, one in three adults and nearly half of families with children in NYC experienced food hardship in the past year. More than 1 million people faced food insecurity in the city last year.
National Action Network’s House of Justice Spreads Holiday Cheer
An uplifting aura of hope pervaded the National Action Network’s House of Justice during Christmas, as hundreds of New Yorkers gathered for a free meal and gift distribution event.
What You Need To Know
- Hundreds of New Yorkers, amidst increasing food hardship, were served hot meals on Christmas morning at 145th Street in Harlem.
- Alarmingly, about “one in three adults and nearly half families with kids in NYC experienced food hardship last year,” reports Robin Hood, an organization fighting poverty.
- Last year, over 1 million New Yorkers grappled with food insecurity.
Sandra Mitchell, an event attendee, highlighted the palpable energy and hope, suggesting solutions lie in community support and mutual aid.
Among the volunteers contributing to the event were Rev. Al Sharpton and NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
“True leadership requires being among everyday people, not in a sterilized City Hall,” emphasized Adams.
Attendees relished hearty meals as kids eagerly explored hundreds of donated toys, embodying the spirit of giving, community, and caring that Christmas symbolizes.
Considering the escalating food insecurity in NYC, events like these are essential in offering respite and hope, with more than a million people struggling with food shortage last year.
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