Brooklyn Chamber Collects Over $11K for Local Food Banks During Brooklyn Eats Cares

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has raised $11,510 during its 3rd Annual Brooklyn Eats Cares Fundraiser.
 
Monetary donations — collected from November 17th through December 31st — were split evenly among six partnering food banks and soup kitchens. NYBDC contributed an initial donation of $6,000 — $1,000 for each food pantry.  The remaining donations were collected through the Chamber’s website and from raffle sales during its Winter Gala on December 17th.
 
Brooklyn Eats is the borough’s largest food and beverage manufacturing trade show featuring products made in Brooklyn.
 
“Through Brooklyn Eats Cares, the Chamber is able to do its part to make the holidays a bit brighter for struggling Brooklynites,” said Brooklyn Chamber President & CEO Carlo A. Scissura. “I would like to thank the partnering food banks, NYBDC, and all those who contributed to this meaningful cause.”
 
“One of the elements of a successful business is recognizing the importance of being a good corporate citizen.  The Brooklyn Chamber has gone above and beyond with the Brooklyn Eats Cares program, now in its third year, and has made a significant impact on the Brooklyn community by providing food for our fellow New Yorkers in need,” said NYBDC President and CEO Pat MacKrell. “We are pleased to partner with the Chamber and hope that together we can continue to make a difference.”
 
The six food banks are:
 
Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger
2010 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
718.773.3551

New Hope Family Worship Center
817 Livonia Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
718.342.1305

Coney Island Lighthouse Mission
2114 Mermaid Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
718.415.1170

Reaching-Out Community Services
7708 New Utrecht Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214
718.373.4565

Masbia
4114 14th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
718.972.4446

Greenpoint Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
136 Milton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
718.383.5941