UpdatedThu, Jan 21, 2021 at 12:41 pm ET
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The Brooklyn Communities Collaborative gave out $338,000 in grants to local organizations this week. (Shutterstock)
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN Bed-Stuy s Campaign Against Hunger got a $125,000 boost this week thanks to a new grant from the Brooklyn Communities Collaborative, the organization announced.
The neighborhood food pantry was among seven nonprofits that received part of BCC s Strong Communities Fund, which is aimed at helping Brooklyn and New York City as a whole recover from the coronavirus crisis.
The Campaign Against Hunger which has played an integral role in addressing unprecedented food insecurity since the start of the pandemic was given the largest slice of the $338,000 in funding. BCC has committed to giving out $3 million total to help with pandemic relief.
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The Macon Street & Tompkins Avenue Block Association will raise money for the Campaign Against Hunger instead of its usual holiday drive. (Shutterstock)
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN A local block association has set up an online fundraiser in place of its annual food drive, which has been altered due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Macon Street and Tompkins Avenue Block Association is looking to raise $3,000 for Bed-Stuy s Campaign Against Hunger organization through a GoFundMe to help neighbors struggling during the holidays.
The fundraiser will replace the Annual December Holiday Food Drive, which the association has held for the past eight years.
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