Brooklyn moms need help keeping free school pantry open
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11)—Brownsville moms are joining forces to fight food insecurity at their school by starting a pantry, but they need support.
With the price of food going up, families in one Brooklyn neighborhood have a powerful network of moms who are making sure their children have access to resources by running a free school pantry.
The shelves are bare, and the school principal fears they can’t keep it open for the summer.
The principal of the Riverdale Avenue Community School, Tawana Vasquez, says that when you want something done right, just ask a mom to do it.
She has ten super moms helping her.
Vasquez reached out to PIX11’s Monica Morales to help feed more than 70 families at the school every day. It all started with a walk-in closet in 2017 and grew into a classroom converted into what they call a “moms” market.
Vasquez says more than half of the families attending her school are from area shelters, public housing, and/or low-income housing. Their pantry needs a steady stock of dry goods, clothing, and personal hygiene products.
They are holding an emergency meeting of moms in the gym. They say one of the best solutions is finding continued support.
Vasquez is hoping a big donor with a big heart will give big. If you want to help, you can do so here.