District Council 9 donates over $3,800 in food products to Grace Episcopal Church West Farms Food Pantry this Thanksgiving season to provide families with warm holiday meals
Bronx, New York – District Council 9 hosted their Annual Teri Muroff-Meyer Food Drive, the union’s first food drive of the season. DC 9 donated over $3,200 in food products to Grace Episcopal Church West Farms’ Food Pantry in the Bronx.
This year, DC 9 surpassed historic fundraising efforts, donating a total of $6,500 in food products to communities across New York. This is the union’s 7th year hosting the Teri Muroff-Meyer Food Drive.
“At District Council 9, our members are always excited to lend a hand to those in need,” said Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer Joseph Azzopardi. “It is my hope that our Teri Muroff-Meyer Annual Food Drive will bring joy to families throughout the Bronx.”
“We are so grateful for the donations from District Council 9 this holiday season, and for their continued support they provide our community,” said Madelin Reynoso, Assistant Director for Grace Episcopal Church West Farms’ Food Pantry. “These donations go a long way in the Bronx, giving families peace of mind this holiday season.”
Grace Episcopal Church West Farms’ food pantry is open Thursdays from 9 am to 12 pm. Their soup kitchen is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12 pm to 3 pm.
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