Tag: food-pantries

Meng calls on Department of Homeland Security to restore funding for local food pantries

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Apr. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has called on the Department of Homeland Security to restore millions of dollars in funding for food pantries across Queens and New York City. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Meng contended that New York City food pantries are…

Council Member Ung celebrates largest turkey giveaway with local sponsors in Flushing

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Nov. 22, 2024 QNS News Team Flushing Council Member Sandra Ung, with support from the Flushing Chinese Business Association and several local businesses, is celebrating their largest Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway to date. A total of 526 turkeys will be distributed to local community groups, nonprofits, food pantries, NYCHA residents, and constituents so that families…