Albanian & American Open Hand Association New Food Pantry

Albanian & American Open Hand Association New Food Pantry

By Robert Press

Come rain or shine the Albanian American Open Hands Association is out doing God’s work ensuring the community in the Pelham Parkway area of the Bronx does not go without food. The AAOHA i led by Aleskander Nilaj who saw a need in the community and started the food pantry in 2014.  

The AAOHA just opened their new food pantry location at 821 Lydig Avenue at the corner of Matthews Avenue. Previously the AAOHA food pantry was located on the ground floor of 2134 Barnes Avenue one block away from the new location.  The reason for the move was that 2134 Barnes Avenue was occupied by Destination Tomorrow who has since vacated the building which made the AAOHA pantry and the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association relocate to other places. The future of 2134 Barnes Avenue is in doubt as rumors are that it will be turned into a migrant shelter. 

Elected officials were thanked for their support of the AAOHA.

The elected officials pose with supporters and volunteers of the AAOHA.

Entertainment included authentic Albanian dancers and a Mariachi band afterwards.