One in five New Yorkers relies on soup kitchens and food pantries to eat, including one in five children. On Tuesday, the Jets partnered with the Food Bank of NYC to feed a Thanksgiving meal to over 400 people in West Harlem’s kitchen. Today is Thanksgiving, but it’s important to note this isn’t just a holiday issue but an every day one. It’s an alarming statistic that affects so many people every day of their lives.
“Hunger doesn’t take a break,” said Brady Koch, chief programs officer for the Food Bank of NYC. “We need volunteers like the Jets throughout the rest of the year.