CARDINAL DOLAN ON HAND FOR 10M MEAL
OFFERING DURING PANDEMIC
POST 620 ENJOYS MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
BRONX TIMES R 28 EPORTER, AUG. 6-12, 2021 BTR
PRPVIDENCE REST CELEBRATES
WORLD DAY OF GRANDPARENTS, ELDERLY
ArchCare, the Archdiocese of New York’s healthcare system that every
day cares for more than 9,000 seniors, the poor and persons with special
needs, celebrated, on july 25, World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly,
a new day of recognition instituted by the Pope in 2021 to remind people
it is important to learn from those who came before them and develop
strong relationships with them.
CITY ISLAND RISING SECURES
FREEZER FOR FOOD PANTRY
On July 29, Cardinal Timothy Dolan joined Catholic Charities of New York in the Bronx to provide meals, marking
10 million meals since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic. Goya Foods has been a staple in assisting communities
in the Bronx. Rafeal Toro, director of Public Relations for Goya, announced Goya’s 300,000 pounds of
food to support Catholic Charities’ network of food programs. There were many other tables that assisted attendees
with hand sanitizers, face masks, assistance concerning rental subsidy applications, SNAP programs,
immigration help and more. Attendees were grateful as they picked up bags of food, depending on the number
of their household. After they picked up their bag/bags of food, they went in a circular motion from table to
table to collect needed items/information in the direction of the exit. There was a Pfi zer truck outside for those
who wanted to get their vaccination shot. Attendees were given a $50 gift card after they received their shot.
-Jewel Webber
On Saturday, July 31, Sam Young American Legion Post 620 viewed the “1971 Bangladesh Benefi t Concert Documentary”
outdoors on a 15-foot screen with concert audio sound. Joseph Mondello said the Post plans to offer
future Movies Under the Stars to the community, aimed at children and families, to begin in August and run
bi-weekly.
City Island Rising Inc. facilitates the donation of a large freezer to Trinity
Methodist Church on City Island.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, blesses attendees on July 29, 2021. Photo Jewel Webber
Mary Magistro John Pacifi co
Event attendees included Post Commander Joe Franklin (back row, center) and event organizer Joseph Mondello
(second from right). Photo Laura Stone