Local donates more than $5K to Commonpoint Queens’ food pantry
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BY JENNA BAGCAL
A Queens-based nonprofit
recently received a generous
donation, which went toward
several improvements for the
organization’s food pantry.
On Thursday, July 22, Commonpoint
Queens thanked
community member David
Abraham, who, with the help
of his friends, raised $5,605
after learning about the nonprofit’s
food pantry on 67th
Road and 108th Street in Forest
Hills.
Abraham met with food
pantry director Jay Rojas and
was moved to action by their
work in helping people experiencing
food insecurity. The donation
went toward upgrading
the pantry’s storage garage
with air conditioning, insulation
and new double doors.
“A friend in need is a friend
indeed. These are words I live
my life by. I was so moved by
what I saw, I knew I had to do
something. I’m grateful for the
work being done here to help
people in need and proud to be
a part of it,” Abraham said.
Last year, over 1,400 individuals
and organizations made
donations to Commonpoint
Queens, which benefited not
only the food pantries but also
other efforts like a week’s worth
of meals for seniors, telehealth
services, career counseling and
technology for students in need.
According to Commonpoint,
its food pantries in Forest
Hills and Little Neck are
“barrier-free, dignified spaces”
for the individuals who
utilize them. Clients are able
to order their groceries using
a digital system and make
pickup appointments at their
convenience.
The nonprofit manages two
food pantries in Forest Hills
and Little Neck.
Forest Hills Food Pantry (108-
13 67th Road)
Monday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Little Neck Food Pantry (58-
25 Little Neck Pkwy.)
Monday through Friday: 8
a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
To learn more about Commonpoint
Queens’ food pantry
or other critical services, visit
commonpointqueens.org/
emergency.
Those interested in making
a donation can visit
commonpointqueens.org/
donate or contact Judy Vladimir
at jvladimir@common
pointqueens.org.
Reach reporter Jenna Bagcal
by e-mail at jbagcal@
schnepsmedia.com or by phone
at (718) 260-2583.
Food pantry coordinator Jay Rojas (l.) with David Abraham. Courtesy of Commonpoint Queens
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