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Local donates more than $5K to food pantry
BY JENNA BAGCAL
jbagcal@schnepsmedia.com
@jenna_bagcal
A Queens-based nonprofit recently
received a generous donation, which went
toward several improvements for the organization’s
food pantry.
On Th ursday, July 22, Commonpoint
Queens thanked community member David
Abraham, who, with the help of his friends,
raised $5,605 aft er learning about the nonprofi
t’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.
Th e 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. Th ese
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 benefi ted not only the food
pantries but also other eff orts 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, dignifi ed 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.
Th e nonprofi t manages two food pantries
in Forest Hills and Little Neck. Th e hours are
as follows:
Forest Hills Food Pantry,
108-13 67th Rd.
• 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.
• Th ursday: 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.
Th ose interested in making a donation
can visit commonpointqueens.org/donate or
contact Judy Vladimir at jvladimir@commonpointqueens.
org.
Photo courtesy of Commonpoint Queens
From left: Food pantry coordinator Jay Rojas and David Abraham.
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