"[The distribution event] just comes at a time when food insecurity is high. The national government and the Trump administration are being very clear about wanting to cut SNAP benefits,"
"We're ready, we'll keep doing this type of work, and we need to do it every week to make sure that people are fed,"
"I hope that there's a level of confidence in these families to know, 'Look, maybe the national government is not there for us, but the local government is showing up.' So today is about family. It's about being grateful, being thankful, but also being confident. We got your back. Brooklyn is going to take care of Brooklyn!"
"At Brooklyn Borough Hall, Borough President Antonio Reynoso and his staff hosted a Thanksgiving food distribution on Nov. 21, handing out more than 60,000 pounds of goods, including turkeys, fresh produce such as sweet potatoes, corn, apples, and onions, and nonperishable items like pasta and rice."
Brooklyn Borough Hall held a Thanksgiving food distribution on Nov. 21 that handed out more than 60,000 pounds of goods, including turkeys, fresh produce, and nonperishable items. The food was allocated to more than 125 organizations serving people facing food insecurity and homelessness, including houses of worship, community kitchens, and nonprofits. The distribution responded to heightened food insecurity driven by the food affordability crisis and a SNAP benefits freeze during the federal government shutdown. Borough President Antonio Reynoso raised increased funding with support from partners including UA3, National Grid, Optimum, Ponce Bank, Citizens, Met Council, Macerich, Food Bazaar, and the Hispanic Federation. Organizations pre-registered for the event, and Reynoso pledged continued local support to feed families if needed.
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