I'm Ora, Director of Nutrition at NY Common Pantry, Bronx Based Food Advocate and all around fan of all things delicious to eat and I'm running the NYC Marathon for a second time! You might be wondering "why on earth would someone choose to do this twice?" And the answer: I want to end hunger in our city and NYCP is working to make it happen.

While the last year shook things up for everyone, families experiencing food insecurity pre-pandemic were hit the hardest. The increased risk to seniors kept them indoors and away from the resources and support they rely on. Adults suffered staggering unemployment and limits to their food budgets. Children that relied on the free breakfast and lunch programs from school were put in disarray, putting the security of their next meal in jeopardy. NY Common Pantry met the need and continued to serve, distributing over 10 Million Meals since the start of the pandemic. 

By contributing, you are supporting our mission, advocating for our community, and helping to ending hunger by providing food resources and support for our neighbors and their families, thank you! Your generous donation to support me, New York Common Pantry and #TeamNYCP for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon shows your commitment to ending hunger in our city while promoting dignity, health and self sufficiency. We couldn't do this without you!

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