Seniors could be seen lining up for a unique and nutritious meal in the Pio Mendez apartments on Lafayette last week. HPAC, along with City Year, helped the children of Hunts Point give the elder citizens of the area a nutritious meal, provided by the $1 million donation from Heather Mills.  The children handed out bags of vegan hot dogs, burgers and other dishes with directions on how to make them.

“When I went to feed the elderly it made me feel very happy because I
thought I was stopping environmental racism. When I saw the smiles on
their faces it made my day better than what it was. I believe we
should do something like that again. I hope Dahiana from HPAC enjoyed
our help,” says Duane Murray, an 8th grader from MS 302.

“Just a few days ago, I went on a trip with City Year to feed the
elderly. It was so amazing to see the happy people thanking us. It
made me think, if we can make a change this small, if we all worked
together, we could really change the world for the better. I
definitely can’t wait for the next service. Thank you HPAC!” says Ashley
Amaro, also an 8th grader from MS 302.

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A local resident and FarmShare advocate, Carmen Rodriguez, was recently featured in an online article on CNBC’s website.  The article details the progress the program has made in the Hunts Point area.

To see the story, go here:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/38659746

The New York Times recently featured an article detailing how Corbin Hill Rd Farm operates, and mentions how HPAC connects the upstate farm to the South Bronx

The Hunts Point Express wrote an article on it recently, and be sure to check out our video as well!

HPAC has been handing out fresh food all over Hunts Point, in various different programs. Check out the article in the Hunts Point Express for more info.  Also, look below for thank you letters from the children:

Dear HPAC,

Thank you so much for the raisins, apples, bananas, pears, cranberries, pineapples and papaya. I like the raisins, bananas and the cranberries and the pineapples best. You have the kindest hearts. You are matched up with me and my dad because we have the kindest hearts too! The snack saves me from being hungry. You help us learn by snack. Last year, in the first grade, we didn’t have snack. Thank goodness for you.  Fruit like this gives us energy. If you give us all the food and don’t take any for yourselves, my school and I say yes. My school is Hyde Leadership.

Love,
Tori Alexis Brown 

Dear HPAC,

Thank you for the raisins, the apples, bananas, pears, cranberries, pineapple and papaya. Thank you so, so much.

Love,
Angier Oliver
P.S. I love you, so much love, Angier again.

Dear HPAC, 

Thank you fro the delicous raisins, apples, Bananas, pears, cranberries, pineapple, papaya. It was yummy in my tummy. Thank you so, so, so much.  All of the fruits were delicious. Thank you so, so much. I loved it. It was great. I loved it can you bring some more please because it helps me a lot with my school. Can I have some more?

-Gabrielle Ramirez

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