15th Harvest Celebration Recap
Thank you to our community for attending the 15th Harvest Celebration! The event highlighted our community food security program and celebrated the achievements of our urban farmers as we tackle rising food insecurity during Hunger Action Month.
Attendees connected with urban farmers, learned about nutrition, and enjoyed a delicious farm-to-table lunch prepared by the S:US team. Local honey harvested from our beehives, as well as tumblers, mugs, tote bags, and more were also available for purchase. All the proceeds support the continuation and expansion of our programs. Click here to view all photos and videos.
“Rising hunger is an increasingly dire issue across New York City. Standing on the sidelines is not an option for the most vulnerable in our communities,” said Perry Perlmutter, President and CEO. “At Services for the UnderServed, we believe that all New Yorkers deserve to eat nutritious food and have a roof over their head. As we face federal cuts to food benefits funding, our Community Food Security programming, including Urban Farms, will continue to lend a helping hand and keep New Yorkers in need fed.”
“S:US has a bold vision for a future where every New Yorker has a home and the resources to live a healthy life. Food security is a critical piece of that vision and is reflected in all of the work we celebrate today,” said Mike Hollis, VP, Community Food Security.
Christina Buie, an urban farmer and Clubhouse member, was featured in a story by PIX 11 News.
Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President, presented a citation announcement congratulating S:US on its great work in supporting the Brooklyn community.
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Monica Santos, Chief Program Officer, presented the inaugural Food Champions Award to Jajaida Gonzalez, VP of Day Services and Mario Ventura, Maintenance Staff.
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With 98 growing spaces – from community gardens to full urban farms – operating throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx, S:US continues to make strides in promoting access to fresh, healthy food for New Yorkers in need.
We’re grateful to Mike Hollis, Wilfredo Illa, Community Food Security and Urban Farms teams, and Developmental Disabilities staff for a successful event!
