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
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 2 activities
- Delivers integrated food access and nutrition education programmingImplements 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 demonstrationsOffers 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.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distributes fresh produce through no-charge community eventsConducts 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.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts public cooking events and recipe contestsOrganizes 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.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$20K53%
Program service revenue$18K46%
Investment income$3911%
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expenses
Total expenses$11K
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balance sheet
Total assets$51K
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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 Schoolsmethodology: community_engagement_through_schoolsBy 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 Educationmethodology: culturally_responsive_programmingBy 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 Accessmethodology: dignity-centered_accessBy 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 Educationmethodology: food_as_educationBy 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 Sustainabilitymethodology: revenue_cross-subsidizationBy 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.