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The Role of Community Kitchens in Reducing Loneliness
What Our Volunteers Learn About Poverty in Just Four Hours
A four-hour volunteer shift can change how people understand poverty in New York City. Sorting groceries, preparing meals, welcoming guests, or organizing…
From Homeless To Housed: One Guest’s Path Through Our Programs
For someone facing homelessness, finding a safe place to sleep is an essential first step, but it is rarely the only one. Stability also depends on regular…
What Food Donors Should Know About Liability Protection
Surplus food can become a meaningful source of nourishment for New Yorkers facing homelessness, food insecurity, and financial hardship. Restaurants, farms,…
How Crossroads Helps Seniors on Fixed Incomes Avoid Hunger
For older adults living on Social Security, a pension, or another limited monthly income, food can become the expense that gets pushed aside first. Rent,…
Why Fresh Produce Remains Out of Reach for Many Low-Income Families
Fresh fruits and vegetables are often more difficult to obtain than canned goods for people living on limited incomes. The difference is not usually about…
A Guide To The City’s Emergency Food Resources For Newcomers
Arriving in New York City can make everyday tasks feel uncertain, especially when you are still learning the neighborhoods, transit system, and available…
Building trust with reluctant clients in New York City
For someone facing homelessness, hunger, or repeated instability, meeting a case worker can feel risky. Past experiences with institutions may have involved…
The Environmental Impact of Food Rescue in New York City
Every day, New York City businesses prepare, display, and receive more food than they can sell. When safe surplus is discarded, the waste includes much more…
What to do when someone is sleeping outside in winter
Seeing someone sleeping on a New York City sidewalk during freezing weather can feel distressing. A safe, respectful response can make a meaningful difference,…