NEW YORK (News12 The Bronx) – Food Bank For New York City held its 2nd Annual Free Back-to-School Haircut event at Hunts Point, Bronx, offering free haircuts and school supplies to 30 local children to ensure they can kick off the school year with confidence. Fresh produce from the Hunts Point Produce Market was also provided. Watch the one-minute video story from News12 The Bronx.
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Driven by our mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good, we harness the collective power of our network of food providers, partners, and volunteers to activate the right resources, supports, and expertise across the five boroughs. Our work with more than 800 soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus partners provides immediate and reliable access to food and nutrition education, while our economic empowerment programs give people the tools and know-how to improve their financial wellness. Community by community, we work together to make progress on a more hopeful, dignified, and equitable future for all.