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BRONX EATS INC

BRONX, NY · EIN 842738685 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE K40 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Micro (<$100K) · bronxeats.org
revenue
$38K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$51K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO MAKE HEALTHY COOKING AND EATING A COMMUNITY HABIT THROUGH HANDS-ON FOOD EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Bronx Eats Inc is a community-based organization in the Bronx, NY that promotes healthy cooking and eating through hands-on food education. The organization offers free cooking demonstrations featuring plant-based, culturally diverse recipes using fresh produce. It partners with local farmers, food rescue groups, and professional chefs to make nutritious food accessible and affordable for Bronx families.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

BX FIT
Virtual 20-minute workout sessions for beginner or intermediate fitness levels, co-hosted with Marvel Fitness & Conditioning
Recipe Demos
Free cooking demonstrations featuring plant-based, culturally diverse recipes using fresh produce, such as Puerto Rican Stewed Beans, Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding, and Pakistani Chickpeas with Spinach
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Family Cooking Education 2 activities
    • Delivers integrated food access and nutrition education programming
      Implements ongoing food education and cooking class programs in partnership with 12 Bronx public schools and other local organizations, combining produce distribution with hands-on instruction in affordable, healthy, plant-based cooking for students and caregivers.
    • Provides plant-based and culturally diverse cooking demonstrations
      Offers interactive, hands-on cooking demonstrations led by professional NYC chefs featuring plant-based and culturally diverse recipes, conducted monthly for approximately 200 participants and held at schools, community sites, and public events.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Distributes fresh produce through no-charge community events
      Conducts monthly no-charge produce distributions at public schools and community sites across the Bronx, distributing an average of 1,600 pounds of fresh produce per event and serving approximately 125 families with no registration or ID required.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts public cooking events and recipe contests
      Organizes public culinary events such as the "Dishing It Out Bronx Style" recipe contest and wellness events at locations like Poe Park and Riverdale, featuring public tastings, recipe demonstrations, and community engagement around food insecurity awareness.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$20K53%
Program service revenue$18K46%
Investment income$3911%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$51K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +46.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • ALISON ABREU — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN FRIAS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Andrew Freedman Home Partner — Hosts monthly fresh produce distributions as part of Bronx Eats programming.
  • Bronx public schools Partner — Long-term partnerships established for food and nutrition programming.
  • Citizens Committee for New York City Partner — Partner organization supporting Bronx Eats, as indicated by logo and affiliation on the website.
  • Fordham Farmers Market Partner — Founded in partnership with community organizations as part of Bronx Eats' local outreach.
  • NYC chefs Partner — Collaborates with NYC chefs to lead cooking demonstrations.
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Bronx Eats is a DOE-approved vendor under the Food and Nutrition Grant.
  • Orisha Wholeness Wellness Partner — Collaborated with Bronx Eats on wellness events at Poe Park, including health fairs and cooking activities.
  • food rescue organizations Partner — Collaborates with food rescue organizations to reduce food waste and increase access to nutritious food.
  • local farmers Partner — Partners with local farmers to source fresh produce for distribution.
  • local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to deliver programs and expand community impact.
  • professional NYC chefs Partner — Engages professional NYC chefs to lead cooking demonstrations and develop recipes.
  • schools Partner — Works with schools to promote wellness, boost learning, and increase community engagement.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Engaged Programming Through Schools
    methodology: community_engagement_through_schools
    By delivering food and cooking education in public schools, the organization increases family participation and reduces access barriers, because schools serve as trusted, central hubs that eliminate transportation and logistical challenges for high-need families.
  • Culturally Responsive Nutrition Education
    methodology: culturally_responsive_programming
    By using culturally relevant recipes and affirming cooking practices developed with local chefs and communities, the organization increases engagement and program effectiveness, because cultural resonance enhances trust, accessibility, and adoption of healthy behaviors.
  • Dignity-Centered Food Access
    methodology: dignity-centered_access
    By providing food with no registration, ID, or eligibility requirements, the organization reduces stigma and increases uptake, because low-barrier access respects autonomy and meets people where they are, fostering trust and inclusion.
  • Integrated Food Access and Education
    methodology: food_as_education
    By combining fresh produce distribution with hands-on cooking education and nutrition training, the organization promotes sustained healthy eating habits, because access alone is insufficient without skill-building and behavioral support.
  • Revenue Cross-Subsidization for Program Sustainability
    methodology: revenue_cross-subsidization
    By using revenue from private cooking events to fund free programs in high-need areas, the organization ensures equitable access to nutrition education, because cross-subsidization enables long-term, sustainable delivery of services without relying solely on donations.