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MYD Goes To Dinner – Food For Thought Recap
Last night the CASE committee hosted it’s first event of the year: Food for Thought: Hunger in NYC. It was an amazing night! We heard from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer about food issues in NYC and his vision for a long-term food plan for the city, and Kristen Mancinelli of City Harvest about what we can do to help alleviate issues like obesity and food deserts across the five boroughs. Kate Barnhart and Jacqui Lewis also spoke about the work of New Alternatives and The Middle Project. Everyone who came got to eat — and experienced a little bit of food insecurity themselves. Some diners ate McDonald’s with orange soda, while others enjoyed a four-course meal accompanied with fresh, … More >>
Tagged case committee, city harvest, food desert, food insecurity, new alternatives, obesity, scott stringer
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The Youth of New York Need YOU!
Young helping the young — that’s the theme for MYD’s community service events this quarter, and we need your help! Here’s what’s going on: Dinner with LGBT youth at New Alternatives New Alternatives is a center for at-risk LGBT youth, and our service event will prepare food and serve dinner. Support New Alternatives’ guiding principles of harm reduction, youth development and empowerment. Assist young members of our community as they transition from the shelter system to a new apartment, school, or move on to whatever their next step may be. Heather is also looking for help prepare and/or provide a presention on MYD after dinner ends. The leaders of New Alternatives are true activists. They believe in a comprehensive approach … More >>
