How Crossroads Rescues Groceries From Local BodegasIn New York City, neighborhood bodegas are more than convenient places to buy milk, bread, produce, and pantry staples. They are trusted gathering points that…
The Work Behind Every Donated MealWhen a truck arrives with surplus groceries, the visible moment is simple: boxes are unloaded and food is carried inside. The real work begins afterward.…
Where Prepared Meals Go After Kitchen Service EndsWhen the doors of a community kitchen close, the work of nourishing neighbors is not necessarily over. Meals that remain may still serve people experiencing…
Caring for the people who care for New YorkFrontline service workers meet people during some of the hardest moments of their lives. At Crossroads Community NYC, staff and volunteers welcome neighbors…
A Week Along Brooklyn’s Food Rescue RouteBefore sunrise, a Crossroads Community NYC van begins its weekly journey through Brooklyn. The route connects grocery stores, restaurants, bakeries, and…