New York City has been hit hard by the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic and no borough has been harder hit than The Bronx due largely to income inequality, poor healthcare, and food deserts.
The Ghetto Gastro is known for its unique twist when it comes to food and now they are teaming up with Rethink, a nonprofit that takes excess food from restaurants to corporate kitchens to feed locals severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“From reclaiming wasted foods from Michelin style restaurants to the innovative storefront soup kitchen model, it shows the impact and intent of Rethink’s work.
Since the start of the pandemic, Rethink has teamed up with numerous restaurants around the city to help distribute over 30,000 meals for marginalized communities in The Bronx.
“By partnering with Ghetto Gastro and working with restaurants that residents trust, we are able to reach and serve people in a way that has never been done before—not just in NYC, but nationwide,” said Matt Jozwiak, CEO and founder of Rethink Food NYC in the statement.
