Mutual Aid and Dignity-Centered Access

Provides community members in need with round-the-clock access to donated food and hygiene items through a community-run space.

Organizes and facilitates community-led ingredient drives (e.g., apple pie ingredients), care package drives (e.g., fuzzy socks, unscented lotion, chapstick), and collections of homemade cards and notes to provide emotional and material support to individuals facing cancer.

Organizes and executes annual fundraising events including the Farm to Table Gala, Nest Fest, and Superhero Rock 'N' Run, using ticket sales and donations to fund ongoing meal delivery and support services for individuals and families facing cancer.

Has delivered over 1,023,500 servings of food and provided nourishment to more than 5,100 individuals and families facing cancer since 2013, building on meal support services that began in 2012.

Prepares and delivers two home-cooked meals per week directly to the homes of individuals undergoing cancer treatment and their families, providing nutritional and emotional support throughout treatment and for up to three months after a loved one’s death. Serves nearly 400 individuals and families weekly across Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, and Ulster Counties in the Hudson Valley, delivering over 2,000 miles weekly via refrigerated vans and volunteer drivers.

Provides continuous meal support for periods exceeding 14 months, ensuring sustained nourishment throughout cancer treatment and into bereavement.

Provides services without discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Eligibility is determined solely by program criteria, regardless of income, insurance status, or ability to pay.

Partners with the Culinary Institute of America to produce and deliver desserts for recipient families, enhancing the nutritional and emotional value of meal deliveries.

Provides themed meal kits, interactive activities, fresh produce, snacks, and summer food support for children in families facing cancer. Also delivers birthday cupcakes and balloons weekly to celebrate pediatric recipients during treatment.

Relies on volunteer drivers and community volunteers to prepare, package, and deliver meals. Maintains a 7,000-square-foot permanent facility in Beekman, NY, and operates a produce garden to support food supply and operations.

Conducts monthly food distributions on the fourth Thursday of each month in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, New York, providing groceries to individuals and families in need. The program currently serves 890 registered families, distributed 38,500 pounds of food, and served 31,600 meals.

Awards grants to support the education of underserved students in New York City, with scholarship recipients achieving a 100% graduation rate to date. The foundation has raised $100,000 specifically for this grant program.

Runs a food pantry in East Flatbush that provides bi-weekly grocery distributions and hosts regular community dinners, distributing over 5,000 bags of food and serving 15,000 people by year-end. The program is supported by community partnerships and fundraising efforts.

Engages in ongoing cultural integration initiatives specifically focused on communities of African descent, aiming to preserve and promote cultural heritage and identity.

Manages and maintains a Sacred Temple established to improve spiritual conditions and provide a permanent spiritual space for future generations.

Organizes weekly volunteer events every Sunday to support various community initiatives, fostering civic engagement and local empowerment.

Provides free clothing for all ages and seasons, books (especially educational titles), toys, school supplies, bicycles, appliances, and home goods at Food Share locations. In 2025, distributed over 118,743 items of clothing, 38,542 books, 14,660 toys, and $692,365 worth of hygiene products.

Maintains and operates a publicly accessible online directory that lists food pantries, soup kitchens, food shares, and community fridges across Long Island and New York City to improve access to local food assistance programs.