Hurricane Sandy Recovery: Donate Locally
There are a number of organizations that do great work in NYC. They were doing it last week, and they continue to do so in the aftermath of Sandy. They feed, shelter, nurse, teach, and support our...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy Volunteer/Donation Projects: From Gale A. Brewer’s Office
I just received the following email from councilwoman Gale Brewer, and wanted to pass along as it contained a lot of great information about new donation drop-off locations and volunteer opportunities....
View ArticleDay 1 of the SNAP Challenge
Last week I decided to take part in the SNAP Challenge alongside many others and the Food Bank for NYC from June 12th-18th to help raise awareness for the upcoming vote that could effect it’s future....
View ArticleDay 2 of the SNAP Challenge
Having lost the gusto I had on Day 1, today was a little less exciting and a lot more like a regular work day sans coffee. Another egg and banana breakfast, a glass of water. Around 11:30am, I really...
View ArticleDay 4 of the SNAP Challenge
Well, beans, we had a good run together. You fulfilled my carnivorous urges for 4 days, but your time is through. After tomorrow I’ll be left with a few eggs, some pasta, a solid number of PB&J...
View ArticleFinishing up the SNAP Challenge: Days 5,6,7
As I write this, my stomach is full of Indian take-out and chocolate. My first day off the SNAP Challenge and I’ve already spent about $25 on food in one day, compared to last week when I spent just as...
View ArticleSave The Date: Pantry Party on August 1st
Save the date for Give & Get NYC’s upcoming Pantry Party to benefit the West Side Campaign Against Hunger! On August 1st, head uptown to Prohibition at 503 Columbus Avenue (between 84th and 85th)...
View ArticleSunday Night Soul
Unless you’ve been living under a rock in Midtown, you’ve heard of SoulCycle: the extremely intense yet gratifying workout that features energy-infused music sets, inspiring instructors, and a whole...
View ArticleDine Out for a Cause: Bread & Life’s “Feed the Need”
Feed the Need: Dine Out for Bread and Life! is a dine out event that will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2013. The event will benefit St. John’s Bread and Life, Brooklyn’s largest provider of...
View ArticleNew Volunteer Opportunities!
As the holidays approach and people get into the giving spirit, I’ll be posting new volunteer opportunities that pop up around NYC. Feel free to share these with friends and family who might be...
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