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No Kid Hungry New York and New York Public Schools deployed 3 cellular food trucks this summer to provide loose summer meals to more of the city’s youth, expanding the program to spaces where participation is traditionally low, particularly Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
The cellular food truck will be open seven days a week. On weekdays, the truck will distribute food to young people between 10:00 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. , and between 10:00 a. m. and 3:00 p. m. on weekends, according to a statement.
The trucks will end their service on Friday, August 30.
“Summer is the hungriest time of year for young children in New York City. We see a growing lack of trust in food every year in those few months, as children lose access to loose school meals,” Rachel said. Sabella, director of No Kid Hungry New York. “By partnering with New York City public schools on mobile trucks, we can reach more communities and ensure food is easily accessible. I want to make sure that each and every family member in New York City knows that summer food must be had to ensure that children continue to receive the nutrition they need to grow and thrive.
The effort comes as a recent No Kid Hungry survey shows that 78 percent of New York City families said the cost of food was rising faster than their income, and 70 percent said it was harder to buy food over the past year.
Free summer food is now available at more than 1,000 locations throughout New York City, in addition to schools, parks, swimming pools, libraries, and cell trucks.
“Our schools are the center of our communities and offer must-have resources for our families, adding loose summer food to any young person who wants it,” said Department of Education Chancellor David C. Banks. “I am very proud to be able to enjoy another year of summer food and to fight against food mistrust in the five municipalities. “
No Kid Hungry has a national free meal search hotline to connect families with a nearby provider who will provide them with loose meals. Anyone 18 years of age or younger and older is eligible. No registration, documentation, or ID is required to obtain a meal. To locate a summer meal program near you for you, simply text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” (for Spanish service) to 304-304.
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