In NY There is not one organizationbut several organizations that offer free meals to alleviate, in some way, the hunger suffered by the so-called “homeless.”
In Brooklyn, there is the CHIPS organization, which delivers free food to thousands of people every day, and also offers food support to people in need.
From its Park Slope facilities, the organization serves more than 150 breakfasts and 500 lunches.
David Orellana, one of the members of CHIPS, said that most of the people who go in search of food are migrants from France and Russia. Also Hispanics. Although he stressed that hunger does not discriminate, since people from different economic strata come.
Time of the organization in New York (Brooklyn)
The organization operates from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located at 200 4th Avenue, between Sackett and Degraw streets.
Lunches are delivered Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. While lunches are delivered Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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In data
The issue of homeless people is a perennial scourge in this North American state. As of June 2024, the figure stood at 4,100 homeless people and the subway.
On the other hand, according to data from the New York City Mayor’s Office, more than 1.2 million people living in this state suffer from food insecurity.
According to a report by City Harvest, food insecurity, especially for families with children, is much higher than before the pandemic.
The study indicates that child poverty increased by 66% in 2022, the highest level since 2015.
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2024-07-27 18:10:59
