Cyril Josh Barker | 5/3/2018, 11:03 a.m.
With thousands of New Yorkers struggling with hunger, Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger Executive Director and founder the Rev.…
An honoree, Bed-Vyne founder and CEO Rotimi Akinnouye exults while raising additional funds for Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger. Eagle photos by Andy Katz
Campaign Against Hunger…
Cyril Josh Barker | 11/23/2017
New York Jets players serve food at Food Bank for New York City's Community Kitchen and Food Pantry of West…
As Trump threatens $193 billion in food aid cuts, advocates try to hold people’s attention beyond the holiday charity season
by Emma Whitford
November…
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn — Despite Bed-Stuy’s growing reputation a gentrified hotspot for trendy bars and pricey real estate, the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger operates one of…
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT -
The Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood is preparing for the 10th annual Toast of Brooklyn Food and Wine Festival this Saturday.
The outdoor event in Restoration Plaza aims…
TD Bank in Bed-Stuy is collecting money for Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, which provides meals for low-income community members.
By Sarah Kaufman (Patch Staff)…
When Airbnb’s Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights Home Sharing Club was formed, it laid out three main goals: organize hosts and small businesses in the community,…
By GINIA BELLAFANTE
SEPT. 9, 2016
Sonia Patel, left, volunteers at Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, one of the city’s most active food pantries.…
WellCare’s John J. Burke Honored by BSCAH
Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe – This is a great “clean out the fridge” recipe because you can use any vegetables you have on hand!
Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe – This is a great “clean out the fridge” recipe because you can use any vegetables you have on hand!
BED-STUY - A Bushwick woman is thanking her lucky stars after she says a summer internship helped her land her dream job.
Toni Diggs, 25, says…
Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe – This is a great “clean out the fridge” recipe because you can use any vegetables you have on hand!
Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe – This is a great “clean out the fridge” recipe because you can use any vegetables you have on hand!
BY Corey Sipkin, Ginger Adams Otis | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS | Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Marovna Bowen, 46, stops at a Brooklyn food pantry on…
Health 360 Lesson 1: Dips for Fruits and Vegetables
The Brooklyn Nets joined Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger to give food to families for Thanksgiving celebrations presented by Key Food.
http://www.nba.com/nets/video/teams/nets/2015/11/24/1448387674729-thanksgiving-food-giveaway.mp4-134950
Source: http://nypost.com/2015/11/21/new-york-is-the-second-most-expensive-state-in-the-us/
By John Aidan Byrne | November 21, 2015 | 9:10pm
New York is leading the nation — in the number of…
Every year, the Brooklyn Nets hold an event where they distribute Thanksgiving food supplies to underprivileged people and families. This year, the event will be…
BROOKLYN (November 20, 2015) – The entire Brooklyn Nets team will hold its annual Thanksgiving event on Monday, November 23, from 2-3 p.m. at Bed…
By Brooklyn Reader
Toast of Brooklyn and Amalgamated Bank are proud to present the 7th Annual Wine, Food & Arts Festival, taking place this Saturday, November 7, at Brooklyn’s…
By Camille Bautista | October 21, 2015 9:54am | @CamBautista
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — A local charity is giving donors a glimpse into its clients’ lives with a…
Eggplant Stir Fry recipe courtesy of Community Chef Amria Gordon. This recipe feeds 4-6 people.
Stacey Miller, 28, center, and her sons Donavan, 11, second from right, and Troy, 10, pick up groceries at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger food…
Article written by MetroFocus
For almost two years, a team at Columbia University’s Population Research Center has been calling 2,300 New York residents every three months…
Troops Will Watch Team Practice and Later Players and Troops will Serve Early Thanksgiving Meal to 100 Brooklynites from Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger
Article written by…
Justin Warner, Co-owner of Bed-Stuy’s famous Do or Dine restaurant competed on the Food Network’s ‘Cutthroat Kitchen Superstars’ and generously donated his winnings to Bed-Stuy…
Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger would like to thank Chef Madison Cowan for his continued support and his contributions. This month he donated a dinner of…
More than 47 million Americans rely on SNAP (Food Stamps) to keep food on the table. SNAP is also a fast and effective economic stimulus,…
When will I see the drop in benefits?
Cuts go into effect on November 1, 2013, so the SNAP benefit amount you receive…
The Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger depends on volunteers to help run our supermarket style food pantry, to pack the trucks for our mobile pantries in…
During our series of lessons about heart health, participants in Health 360 learned that inflammation may be a significant contributing factor to heart disease. Although the inflammatory response is…
After finishing our exercise lesson at the last meeting of the Health 360 program, participants enjoyed healthy whole grain muffins. They are packed with fiber…
Most people who are concerned about high blood pressure know to avoid consuming lots of sodium. But, do we know where most of the sodium in…
Is cholesterol bad for you? Many people would think the answer is obvious: Yes! But it's actually more complicated than that. As part of our…
The summer sessions of Healthy BLOOMers began this week! On the first day, the children harvested 24 lbs of zucchini from our urban garden, and…
Anti-poverty activist gave up her day job to feed the hungry
By: Maggie Craig (www.brooklyndaily.com)
[pullquote]NEIGHBORHOOD: Bedford-Stuyvesant
OCCUPATION: Founder and Executive Director
COMPANY: Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger
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Participants in Health 360 come from many different backgrounds and traditions. They represent the American South, Trinidad, Greece, Guyana, and St. Maarten, among others. We…
Have you ever been told that baking is tricky, because you have to measure everything exactly and follow the recipe to a tee? Steph, a…
Jennie, the BSCAH Urban Farm Manager, taught us about the health benefits of fermented foods and showed us how to make sauerkraut at Health 360 on Friday,…
At Health 360 on Friday, April 12th, we learned two different ways to prepare collard greens. One recipe uses lightly steamed collard greens in a…
This past week was the last lesson in the 8-week long Stomp Out Obesity program. Before the students from the Eagle Scholars Academy were ready…
Certified Organic Chef Madea Allen was back at the BSCAH pantry recently, to whip up a fresh and flavorful coleslaw from the fresh fruits and…
Last week at Stomp Out Obesity, the students learned how to make vegetable sushi filled with avocado, carrots, and cucumber. We talked about the importance…
For the February installment of Chef's Corner, certified organic chef Madea Allen used eggs from BSCAH's chickens to make a healthy, protein-rich breakfast dish that…
On Monday at the Stomp Out Obesity class, we talked about the health implications of eating too much sugar. Did you know that the average…
On the BSCAH Urban Farm, we have a chicken coop with twelve egg-laying hens. This past week at the Stomp Out Obesity program, students from…
Do you ever have difficulty finding time for a well-balanced breakfast before you head out the door? Last week at our Stomp Out Obesity program for adolescents,…
On Friday, January 25th, Madea Allen was back at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger for the first Chef's Corner of 2013. She made pear raisin…
Certified organic chef Madea Allen was back for the second installment of Chef's Corner at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger pantry. Using items from the…
Do you ever have a hard time finding a recipe for all the items you pick up at the pantry? Gwen, one of our pantry…
Check out the recipe from November Chef's Corner with certified organic chef, Madea Allen! Ms. Allen uses creativity and resourcefulness to make a healthy dish from items available in our…
Jénae Joseph is a BSCAH Green Teen who helps to maintain our urban community garden. This experience has inspired her return to her Guyanese traditions…
From EatingWell: November/December 2008
“The zesty lemon-garlic rub for this turkey gives it amazing flavor. Instead of using a conventional supermarket turkey that's been “enhanced” with…
From EatingWell: November/December 2008
"This ultimate fall and winter tart showcases the best fruits of the season: pears, apples and cranberries. Unlike other tarts, the tarte…
From MayoClinic.com
"Dietitian's tip: Canned pumpkin puree, available year-round, is an easy source for the mashed cooked pumpkin. When pumpkins abound in the fall, however, you…
By Fiona Haynes, About.com Guide, from lowfatcooking.about.com
“If you're watching your cholesterol, you may need to limit your intake of dietary cholesterol, of which eggs are…
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“The whole wheat flavor really comes through in these hearty pancakes. They taste great with a light touch of maple syrup.” Kerry Blondheim…
From Chanel Porchia, 2011 Mbroza Foods:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
Ingredients:
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 bunch mustard greens, chopped
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From Diabetic Living Online:
This mouthwatering, gluten-free recipe for sauteed pork chops with apples is so simple, you can make it tonight!
MAKES: 4 servings
SERVING SIZE: 1…
Raw zucchini is wonderful when sliced very thin, carpaccio-thin. In this recipe it's topped with feta, dill, and walnuts for a Greek spin, but it…
Unlike most salads, this one keeps very well in the fridge, retaining its crunch and developing flavor over a couple days. Store in an airtight…
This diabetic potato salad is great for family picnics or outings. This recipe has a few ingredients that are not typical of your potato salads,…
These diabetic sugar cookies are delicious and easy to make. Sugar cookies are the best for cookie cutters. So, get out your cookie cutters and…
This diabetic sweet potato recipe is far from your average sweet potato's. It is a wonderful combination of sweet potatoes and biscuits.
( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html )
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SOURCE: Country Magazine, June/July 1994 POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 5/94 ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html )
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: No cooking required
Yields 15 servings
Diabetic exchanges: One serving…
A very yummy frosting to add to any diabetic birthday cake recipes. SOURCE: Sugar Free...That's me! by Judith S. Majors, copyright 1978,ISBN #0-345-28708-8. Formatted into…
From: The New Diabetic Cookbook by Mabel Caviani, R.D. Brought to you andyours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master
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These diabetic nut brownies are perfect for nut lovers! Feel free to infuse your favorite nuts into this delightful recipe.
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These diabetic mushroom fajitas are heart healthy and relatively easy to make. 30 minutes prep which mostly consists of chopping!
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Recipe by: MEMORABLE MENUS MADE EASY by Robyn Webb Posted to EAT-LF Digest by PatHanneman on Jan 21, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l. ( Retrieved…
This diabetic steak recipe is hot and spicy. My husband loves this marinade for his steaks, and all of his buddies always ask him to…
This delicious rosemary garlic chicken recipe is done in under 20 minutes. Garlic and rosemary are such flavorful spices and add a lot of taste…
Recipe for Monday, 3/2/98 This week we are featuring complete lunch menus and accompanying recipes from the cookbook Magic Menus for People with Diabetes, a…
Recipe by: http://www.diabetes-self-mgmt.com/dir_rec.html Posted to EAT-LF Digest by aml@skypoint.com on Apr 22, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Yields 4 servings; 4 = 1/4 of the recipe
Dietary Exhange: 1 Carbohydrate, 2 3/4 vegetable, 1/2 fat, 3…
Source For Diabetic French Toast Recipe: The Complete Diabetic Cookbook by PJ Palumbo, MD and Joyce Daly Margie, MS. Posted by Dar Rains Servings: 8
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Enjoy this fast shake in your auto mug while you drive to work. ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html )
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BSCAH was featured on Here and Now with Jeff Pegues
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8460978
Source:"Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com"S(Formatted for MC6):"08-21-2002 by Joe Comiskey - jcomiskey@krypto.net"Copyright:"© Publications International Ltd, 2002"
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A simple and delicious birthday cake recipe. ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html )
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Feeding Bed-Stuy & beyond SuperPantry has more in store than just groceries for the needy
Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger (BCAH) sustains close to 11,000 families…
Source: C. Zawadi Morrisof Bed-Stuy Patch -
Local community organizer is recognized for her work in introducing innovative and educational programs that improve clients’…
Egg and veggie breakfast wrap that's easy enough for any day of the week. ( Retrieved from http://www.easy-diabetic-recipes.com/index.html )
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Street Talk, Aug 6, 2011: MyFoxNY.com
Reverend Melony Samuels from the Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger speaks with My Fox New York.
Source: Daniel Fromson, The Atlantic -
Another highlight from the TEDx Manhattan conference: Melony Samuels on launching a successful anti-hunger project
Last week, we looked…
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The first ever Brooklyn Do-Gooder Awards were announced this week by the Brooklyn Community Foundation,…
Source: The Grio article by Todd Johnson -
Brooklyn, New York -- At 73 years old, Marguerite Alston can now garden with the best of…
Reverend Melony Samuels from the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger wants to let you know about a special holiday food drive called The Turkey Claus. The…
The real unsung heroes of New York City got special honors Tuesday night. The New York Post held its eighth annual Liberty Medal Awards ceremony.…
Imprint-TV visits the headquarters of Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger and interviews Tamara Dawson, Program Coordinator.
Source: Business Week article by Tatyana Gershkovich -
U.S. charity has stumbled along with the economy. From food pantries on up, contributions have diminished, just…
Source: Business Week article by Pallavi Gogoi -
Nearly every food staple has seen double-digit price increases over the past year, some of it due…
Bill Moyers Journal looks at shortages in America's food banks. The PBS video includes an interview with Rev. Melony Samuels and footage of the BSCAH…
CNNMoney video that includes an interview with Rev. Melony Samuels.
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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO
NEW YORK – The calculus of living paycheck to paycheck in America is getting…
Source: New York Times article by Winter Miller -
On a recent weekday at the BedStuy Campaign Against Hunger, one of Brooklyn’s largest food…