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The Northwest Bronx Food Justice Coalition is a partnership of local organizations dedicated to improving food security and health literacy within our surrounding communities. The Coalition is facilitated by RSS, in partnership with Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, Outer Seed Shadow Project, St. Stephens United Methodist Church, Marble Hill Senior Center, the Schervier Apartments, Riverdale Neighborhood House, and the Riverdale-Y.

Food and Community Resources

Northwest Bronx Food Pantry Information

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) - 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace at Summit Place. 
Click here for food pantry information. Email: khcconnect@khcc-nyc.org
*To register with the KHCConnect case management program call: 718-884-0700 X 104

St. Stephens United Methodist Church:146 W. 228th St.
For more information on the pantry Call: 718-562-8692       

Community Fridges in the Area

  • Friendly Fridge: 5977 Broadway  (242nd Street and Broadway), Contact: thefriendlyfridgebx@gmail.com
  • The Neighborhood Fridge: corner of 256th St. and Mosholu Ave.

 

NW Bronx Food Pantry Schedules

  • Monday: St. Stephens
    • November 14       Hours open: 3:00 to 4:30
    • November 28       Hours open: 3:00 to 4:30
  • Tuesday and Thursday: KHCC   
    • Weekly                 Hours open: 11:00 to 1:30

Emergency Food 

  • Free Food Locations
  • Learn about P-EBT, $420 per child in money for groceries for all NYC public school families. Multiple languages available.
  • NYC Food Delivery Program - click here to get information on food delivery
  • Get the Good Stuff Program -participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/EBT) can get free fruits, vegetables, and beans at certain NYC supermarkets
  • Citymeals on Wheels 
  • National Hunger Hotline: (USDA). A resource for individuals and families seeking information on how to obtain food. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
    • 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 
    • 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273: Español) 

  • Riverdale Y: Preparing and delivering Kosher senior meals: contact Sharon Asherman - email: SAsherman@RiverdaleY.org 

  • MMCC/Marble Hill Senior Center: Grab & Go Meals: call the Center at 718-562-855

WIC Program: 

  • Click here for information and updates on WIC.
  • The  St. Barnabas Hospital (SBH) WIC Program is offering virtual breastfeeding consults. Call the Milk Line and make an appointment at (347) 712-0169

Vaccine Information and Support

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION:

The Yankee Stadium Vaccination Site has been demobilized at the discretion of New York State as of December 23, 2021. Services provided by the site have been fully transitioned to a new location in the neighborhood of Yankee Stadium. The new site is run by SOMOS Community Care) located at BronxWorks — 1130 Grand Concourse.

Vaccinations for People that Are Fully Homebound: If you or someone you know may be eligible, use this form to contact the city and someone will get back to you.

LONG COVID RESOURCES

Article: NYC Tackles Long COVID with Three ‘Centers of Excellence': 

  • Medical help for NYC residents who may be struggling with long COVID symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, brain fog, hair loss, or post-acute infection.
  • Finding financial resources to help with sick or family leave, disability benefits, cash assistance, and housing.

To find out more call 212-268-4319 and press "4."

MonkeyPox information

Eligibility has been expanded! Now anyone of any sexual orientation or gender identity who is at risk for MonkeyPox can get vaccinated.

  • FAQ on the MonkeyPox Vaccine 
  • Visit nyc.gov/monkeypox to learn eligibility, locations for vaccinations, making an appointment, and  updated guidance and information
  • For real-time updates, text “MONKEYPOX” to 692-69.

Community Partner Resources

KHCC:

RSS:

  • Virtual and in-person cultural and educational workshops: contact: info@rssny.org  website: https://rssny.org/ 
  • Social Services: supportive counseling, case assistance, benefits, and entitlement assistance: Phone: (718) 884-5900
  • Part-time nurse: Blood pressure monitoring, medications compliance health consultations, and health education workshops

MMCC/Marble Hill Senior Center.

  • Benefits Support, Grab & Go Meals and Programs: call the Center at 718-562-8551

Riverdale Y:

  • Virtual and in-person exercise classes:  contact: Sharon Asherman - email: SAsherman@RiverdaleY.org phone: (347) 913-4390
  • Social work services: supportive counseling, case assistance, benefits, and entitlement assistance. Contact: Lydia Ecker, LMSW (347) 913-4391

Riverdale Neighborhood House:

  • Telephone Reassurance Program for older adults: contact: Zenobia Kelly email: zkelly@riverdaleonline.org phone: (718) 549-8100 ex. 129

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