It was such a fabulous and rewarding day filling 170 bags of groceries with students from The Loukoumi Foundation Good Deed programming at the Anne Hutchinson and Eastchester Middle Schools. We served those in need at United Community Center of Westchester Inc. As one student said, “we loved seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces and...Read More
Absolutely inspiring day for Philoxenia Inc, thanks to the extraordinary people at the RIVER FUND, a 30-year old, rapidly growing nonprofit helping families in Queens #fightpoverty and #endhunger via education programs, access to benefits and, critically, food. The scale and logistics of their operations were matched by their exceptional kindness, as we contributed to today’s...Read More
We packed 170 bags of groceries in 20 minutes and gave them to grateful recipients in Harlem in 25 minutes! There is such a need and we were so happy to provide an abundance of groceries and fresh produce during our April 2024 Pop Up Pantry. A very special thank you to our host and...Read More
Our March 29 Pop-Up Pantry was a phenomenal success. There was an abundance of food: substantial donations from the St Eleftherios Church food drive, Philoxenia Inc provided food, including what we purchased and was delivered by Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc., and a massive produce donation from Hunts Point Produce Market. And our friends at Bombas...Read More
We had a great day preparing 125 Sandwiches & Socks bags for a nearby homeless shelter at the Floating Hospital in Long Island City, NY. Philoxenia partnered with enthusiastic students from IS 10, the Variety Boys & Girls Club, and The Loukoumi Foundation to make sandwiches and pack bags. Thanks to Bombas for socks, the...Read More
Thanksgiving came a week early today in East Harlem during our Pop Up Pantry with Goodwill Industries Of Greater NY And Northern NJ. We provided 150 bags of groceries donated by the employees of BakerHostetler, 150 turkeys, Bombas socks, handmade hats from Monica Rodis and Beth Huffman, toothbrushes from New York State Dental Foundation, sweatshirts...Read More
A most beautiful day at the Pop Up Pantry! We gave out 160+ bags of groceries to those in need plus To-Go bags for those without access to kitchens. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this happen including the members of Life Experience and Faith Sharing Associates, Philoxenia Inc., and Annunciation Greek Orthodox...Read More
We distributed 150 bags of groceries to those in need during our Pop Up Pantry yesterday. Recipients were appreciative, we had so many shelf-stable food items as well as fresh produce (the mangos were a hit!), and the weather was perfect. Special thanks to our volunteers, supports and partners Urban Outreach Center of NYC, Goodwill NYNJ, Annunciation...Read More
We served so many during our Sandwiches & Socks (and more!) evening in Harlem on April 7, 2023. Thank you to our awesome volunteers and partners from Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Emmaus House of Harlem Life Experience and Faith Sharing Associates One Sandwich at a Time Bombas.Read More
We fed hundreds during our March 4, 2023 Pop Up Pantry! 181 bags of groceries were distributed in East Harlem NY. Thank you Urban Outreach Center of NYC, St. George & St. Demetrios Church, New York and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, NYC and the many volunteers, including the Greek #youngprofessionals and volunteers from NYC, Queens,...Read More
