Brooklyn moms seek support for school pantry
Briefly

At Riverdale Avenue Community School in Brownsville, a community pantry, supported by Principal Tawana Vasquez and a team of ten mothers, provides essential supplies to over 70 families daily. Since its inception in 2017, the pantry has become crucial for families in shelters and low-income housing. However, the pantry's future is threatened due to rising food costs and empty shelves. To sustain its operations, the pantry urgently needs donations of dry goods, clothing, and hygiene products to support these families amid challenging times.
The Riverdale Avenue Community School’s pantry, led by Principal Tawana Vasquez, supports over 70 families daily, facing challenges with rising food costs and bare shelves.
Started in 2017, the pantry transformed from a simple food source to a vital community hub, providing essential supplies to families in need from local shelters.
Principal Vasquez emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating that without increased donations of dry goods, clothing, and hygiene products, the pantry may struggle to continue operations.
Ten dedicated super moms are working tirelessly to keep the pantry functional, demonstrating an incredible community spirit in the face of rising living costs.
Read at brooklyneagle.com
[
|
]