May 31 was truly an extraordinary day.
Philoxenia Inc was honored to join The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation and amazing young volunteers from The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc. to prepare food at IS 77.
Our group assembled 125+ bags of sandwiches, water and snacks and then made their way to nearby Richmond Hill to join the truly exceptional people who make up RIVER FUND, Now entering its fourth decade of service and impacting over 40 NYC zip codes, RIVER FUND distributes more than 1 million pounds of groceries and needed essentials, per month, to over 35,000 unduplicated households yearly.
On this day, 1,200 families began lining up at 3:00 am to secure critical fresh produce, shelf-stable food and home essentials. Our volunteers had a chance to hand-deliver the bags to our fellow New Yorkers and say hello.
We so very grateful for the special partnership with Nick Katsoris and the LOUKOUMI team. They and the children the foundation mentors truly make a difference in our community.
For more on the day, including an interview with our Founder and President, Despina Kartson, click here.
