“It's these small things that improve people's lives,” said Souksavat “Souks” Soukhaseum, the director of community outreach at the Free Synagogue of Flushing who is soon receiving a congressional commendation for his community service work in Queens.
Read More“La Jornada has worked tirelessly to feed people in Queens, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Read MoreThe Hub will provide job training, legal counseling, a food pantry and classes for English-language learners.
Read MoreReps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said they would investigate why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting funds to La Jornada and other pantries even as COVID-19 exacerbates food insecurity in Queens.
Read More“Food banks have gone above and beyond and continue to work hard to meet demand. Government needs to do more for parents who lost jobs through no fault of their own.”
Read More“I feed anyone in need because it prevents homelessness, because so many people are struggling to pay rent and bills while also struggling to feed their families.”
Read MoreSupermarket giant Stop & Shop has also chipped in to the pantry, providing the school with $10,000 worth of gift cards.
Read More“A lot of these businesses are doing these services from the heart, but I want them to also think about the homeless as well.”
Read MoreRev. Kevin McCall is joined by Tony Brown-Arkah, CEO of AMUMC American Medical Centers on Rockaway Avenue as Brown donates space for feeding the homeless and federal workers who may be shut out in a government shut down in the future.
Read MoreIn 2015, CUNY reported that 38.5 percent of its students come from households that make less than $20,000 a year.
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