The Hunts Point Cooperative Market in the Bronx serves as a major distribution center, supplying 35 percent of New York City's meat, exceeding 1 billion pounds each year. Managed by Bruce Reingold for over 30 years, the market is facing challenges due to aging infrastructure amid growing flooding risks. The city is evaluating investments in flood protection as some structures fall within FEMA-designated flood zones. Hunts Point, part of the largest food distribution center in the U.S., collectively handles 4.5 billion pounds of food, supporting local restaurants, hotels, and food pantries.
The Hunts Point Cooperative Market serves as the distribution point for 35 percent of the meat that enters New York City, amounting to more than 1 billion pounds annually.
The city is considering infrastructure changes to address the risk of flooding, as some buildings are located in a designated flood zone that is high risk according to FEMA.
With a significant amount of food passing through, Hunts Point acts as the final distribution point for 4.5 billion pounds of food, supporting the city's diverse needs.
Reingold has been managing the market for over three decades and emphasizes the importance of flood protection measures being undertaken by the city.
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