Showing posts with label City Harvest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label City Harvest. Show all posts
Thursday, June 20, 2013
In honor of What You Can Do's screening at the Manhattan Film Festival, here are some other ideas
This Saturday, June 22nd, What You Can Do's video "Help Fight Hunger in New York City" will be screening at The Manhattan Film Festival at 2pm. In honor of our video that highlights NYC organization, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, we wanted to give you simple one minute ways that you can help fight hunger in New York City.
Be sure to join us at the festival, and to share your one minute ideas on how you can help combat hunger.
Starring: Melissa Jernigan & Greg Gallagher
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Statistical Information provided by: City Harvest, http://www.cityharvest.org
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, and Dennis Arinella
For more information on What You Can Do, please visit:
Website - http://www.whatyoucando.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/whatyoucando
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/whatyoucando365
Vlog - http://www.youtube.com/unstoppableminute
Pintrest - http://www.pinterest.com/1minette
Monday, June 17, 2013
What You Can Do at the Manhattan Film Festival
This Saturday, June 22nd, What You Can Do's episode - Help Fight Hunger in New York City will be screened at the Manhattan Film Festival.
If you're in town and want to come and watch us - you can buy your tickets here. We're screening at 1pm at Quad Cinema at 34 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village.
We hope to see you there!
~The What You Can Do Team
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Relief
Sandy Relief Information
Local/New York/New Jersey
National/International Relief
Text: Red Cross to 90999
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
What You Can Do: Hurricane Sandy Relief
Jessica informs viewers of the many ways they can help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Learn one minute ways to help, as well as information about incredible organizations that need your help too.
Text RedCross to 90999
Visit - www.charitynavigator.com to find organizations that are helping with Hurricane Sandy relief
Volunteer opportunities in NY and NJ - http://interoccupy.net/occupysandy/
To help pets - http://humanesocietyny.org
Food Rescue in NYC - www.cityharvest.org
Facebook - www.facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - www.twitter.com/whatyoucando
What You Can Do YouTube Channel - www.youtube.coom/whatyoucando365
Unstoppable Minute YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/unstoppableminute
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/1minette
Website - www.whatyoucando.com
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Get to know Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen is the second largest soup kitchen in the country, and the largest in New York City. Watch this video to learn more about Holy Apostles and their efforts to help the people of New York.
Featuring - Rev. Glenn Chalmers, Yvonne Cassidy, Michael Ottley, Charles Dennis Jr., and Fred Street
Directed by - Alicia Arinella
Shot by - Amanda Blohm and Alicia Arinella
Produced by - On the Leesh Productions, Inc.
Music by - Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by - SCG Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by - Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Special Thanks: Yvonne Cassidy, Naosie McGee, Rev. Glenn Chalmers, Michael Ottley, Charles Dennis Jr., Fred Street and everyone at Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen and Dennis Arinella
What You Can Do:
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Check out our Website
Watch videos on our YouTube channel
Check out our Vlog
Follow us on Pinterest
For more information about Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen:
Like them on Facebook
Follow them on Twitter
Visit their Website
Featuring - Rev. Glenn Chalmers, Yvonne Cassidy, Michael Ottley, Charles Dennis Jr., and Fred Street
Directed by - Alicia Arinella
Shot by - Amanda Blohm and Alicia Arinella
Produced by - On the Leesh Productions, Inc.
Music by - Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by - SCG Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by - Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Special Thanks: Yvonne Cassidy, Naosie McGee, Rev. Glenn Chalmers, Michael Ottley, Charles Dennis Jr., Fred Street and everyone at Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen and Dennis Arinella
What You Can Do:
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Check out our Website
Watch videos on our YouTube channel
Check out our Vlog
Follow us on Pinterest
For more information about Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen:
Like them on Facebook
Follow them on Twitter
Visit their Website
Sunday, April 3, 2011
No one should be hungry
Unfortunately, I have a migraine today, so i am going to keep this blog short. I love food, love it. Plan my day around what deliciousness I will find next. And that makes me so upset for those who have to go without food. It makes me want to give back.
In New York City, we have a wonderful organization called City Harvest. Through them, you can donate food as well as money. However, you can also frequent restaurants that assist City Harvest in their fight to end hunger. Definitely something to check out if you're a native to the city or in town for a visit.
More tomorrow!
Thanks!
Alicia
Monday, December 20, 2010
Students Help Fight Hunger in NYC
Think you can't help fight Hunger in NYC in 1 Minute? Watch this.
Starring - Keanna McGarrell
Written by - Jessica Arinella & Julie Tortorici
Shot, Edited, and Directed by - Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical Information Provided by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace, and everyone at City Harvest, Griselda Garcia and everyone at The New York Daily News, and Dennis Arinella
For more information, please visit - www.whatyoucando365.com
Starring - Keanna McGarrell
Written by - Jessica Arinella & Julie Tortorici
Shot, Edited, and Directed by - Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical Information Provided by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace, and everyone at City Harvest, Griselda Garcia and everyone at The New York Daily News, and Dennis Arinella
For more information, please visit - www.whatyoucando365.com
Friday, November 26, 2010
Help Fight Hunger in NYC This Holiday Season
Think there's nothing you can do to Help Fight Hunger in New York City in 1 Minute?
Starring - Jack Halaby
Written by - Jessica Arinella & Julie Tortorici
Shot, Edited and Directed by - Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistics Provided by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, Griselda Garcia and everyone at The Daily News, James Long and everyone at the FDNY, and Dennis Arinella
For more information, please visit - www.whatyoucando365.com
Starring - Jack Halaby
Written by - Jessica Arinella & Julie Tortorici
Shot, Edited and Directed by - Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistics Provided by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, Griselda Garcia and everyone at The Daily News, James Long and everyone at the FDNY, and Dennis Arinella
For more information, please visit - www.whatyoucando365.com
Monday, June 21, 2010
Fight Hunger at Work
Think there's nothing you can do to fight Hunger at Work in 1 Minute?
Starring -Dennis Arinella & Alicia Arinella
Written by - Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by - Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical Information Provided by: www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, and Dennis Arinella
For more information, please visit - www.whatyoucando365.com
Starring -Dennis Arinella & Alicia Arinella
Written by - Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by - Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical Information Provided by: www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, and Dennis Arinella
For more information, please visit - www.whatyoucando365.com
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Think there's nothing you can do to help fight Hunger In NYC in 1 Minute?
Think there's nothing you can do to help fight Hunger in NYC in 1 Minute?
Starring: Melissa Jernigan & Greg Gallagher
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Statistical Information provied by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, and Dennis Arinella
For more information, please visit - www.whatyoucando365.com
Monday, January 11, 2010
Think there's nothing you can do to help fight Hunger in 1 Minute?
Think there's nothing you can do to fight Hunger in 1 Minute? Watch this.
Starring: Jack Halaby
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical information provided by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks:
Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Maureen Halaby, Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW
For more information, please visit - www.whatyoucando365.com
Starring: Jack Halaby
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical information provided by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks:
Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Maureen Halaby, Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW
For more information, please visit - www.whatyoucando365.com
Sunday, January 10, 2010
A Conversation with City Harvest
When making a list of the world’s most overwhelming problems hunger is pretty close to the top. And when I created the idea of What You Can Do, I honestly wasn’t sure there was anything you could do to fight hunger in one minute.
But as this project has been about separating the possible from the impossible, I was set to find out. In the course of my research I came across the world’s first food rescue organization: City Harvest. And its origins are inspiring.
In the early 1980’s a group of average people were troubled by the fact that many New Yorkers didn’t have enough to eat. When they saw restaurants throwing away perfectly good food they began recruiting friends and borrowing cars to transport this food to where it was needed most. And from those small first steps City Harvest has gone on to deliver 200 million pounds of food to a network of over 600 community food programs throughout New York City in the past 25 years.
So yes, it’s possible.
We have been lucky enough to work with City Harvest for our week on Hunger. I reached out to Heather Wallace to ask her some pressing questions about hunger in New York City and the fight to end it. Please find the interview below.
How has City Harvest helped to fight hunger in NYC?
This year, City Harvest will collect over 25 million pounds of excess food from all segments of the food industry, including restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers, and farms. This food is then delivered free of charge to nearly 600 community food programs throughout New York City using a fleet of trucks and bikes as well as volunteers on foot. Each week,
City Harvest helps over 260,000 hungry New Yorkers find their next meal.
City Harvest also addresses hunger’s underlying causes by supporting affordable access to nutritious food in low-income communities, educating individuals, families, and communities in the prevention of diet-related diseases, channeling a greater amount of local farm food into high-need areas, and enhancing the ability of our agency partners to feed hungry men, women, and children.
Has the need or the profile of person who requires City Harvest's services changed over the years?
Yes! The agencies we serve have reported increases in the people they serve, especially since the economy collapsed in September 2008. Counter to what most people might think about hunger, most people who access emergency food in NYC have jobs and homes. Many simply make too much to qualify for public benefits like food stamps but too little to pay all their living expenses and feed themselves and their families. For example, if a family of three makes more than $24,000 they no longer qualify for food stamps. As anyone who lives in NYC knows, it’s nearly impossible for a single person to live on $24,000/year. When you have a family you are most likely being forced to look for assistance to put food on the table.
Do you think that the current economy has added to this?
Yes! Our agency network has reported seeing an increase of 15% or more in the number of people accessing emergency food during the past year. Many of these are people who never needed help before but who have been pushed to food lines due to extended unemployment and reliance on seasonal or low-paying jobs. The largest increases have been in the number of children and seniors seeking help.
How has working at City Harvest changed your perspective in your own life?
I’m much more aware of how much people in NYC struggle to make it. Most of the people we serve have jobs and homes and just can’t make ends meet. These are hardworking, regular people and you can’t tell just by looking at someone if they’ve just come from lunch at a soup kitchen or if the groceries they are carrying came from a food pantry. For many of them the food we deliver is their only option.
What are the goals and hopes for City Harvest in the future?
Of course we hope for a city where there is no hunger. Where anyone in need is able to find food and where there are services in place that not only provide emergency food to those that need it today, but also provide the support they need to eventually become self-sufficient so they no longer need to stand on line for food.
Is there anything you would like the average person to know about either City Harvest or the fight against hunger?
I want people to know that hunger in NYC isn’t just the homeless person they see on the street; that they would be surprised to see who the people on line for emergency food at city agencies really are. It could be you or I or the receptionist at their office or the guy in the mailroom or the person behind the counter who sells them coffee every morning. It’s easy to get involved and help and it doesn’t take that much to make a real difference. At City Harvest we can provide 4 pounds of food for just a dollar – good food that would be thrown in the garbage will go to feed those in need. We also have lot of volunteer opportunities for those people who have special skills or extra time to give.
But as this project has been about separating the possible from the impossible, I was set to find out. In the course of my research I came across the world’s first food rescue organization: City Harvest. And its origins are inspiring.
In the early 1980’s a group of average people were troubled by the fact that many New Yorkers didn’t have enough to eat. When they saw restaurants throwing away perfectly good food they began recruiting friends and borrowing cars to transport this food to where it was needed most. And from those small first steps City Harvest has gone on to deliver 200 million pounds of food to a network of over 600 community food programs throughout New York City in the past 25 years.
So yes, it’s possible.
We have been lucky enough to work with City Harvest for our week on Hunger. I reached out to Heather Wallace to ask her some pressing questions about hunger in New York City and the fight to end it. Please find the interview below.
How has City Harvest helped to fight hunger in NYC?
This year, City Harvest will collect over 25 million pounds of excess food from all segments of the food industry, including restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers, and farms. This food is then delivered free of charge to nearly 600 community food programs throughout New York City using a fleet of trucks and bikes as well as volunteers on foot. Each week,
City Harvest helps over 260,000 hungry New Yorkers find their next meal.
City Harvest also addresses hunger’s underlying causes by supporting affordable access to nutritious food in low-income communities, educating individuals, families, and communities in the prevention of diet-related diseases, channeling a greater amount of local farm food into high-need areas, and enhancing the ability of our agency partners to feed hungry men, women, and children.
Has the need or the profile of person who requires City Harvest's services changed over the years?
Yes! The agencies we serve have reported increases in the people they serve, especially since the economy collapsed in September 2008. Counter to what most people might think about hunger, most people who access emergency food in NYC have jobs and homes. Many simply make too much to qualify for public benefits like food stamps but too little to pay all their living expenses and feed themselves and their families. For example, if a family of three makes more than $24,000 they no longer qualify for food stamps. As anyone who lives in NYC knows, it’s nearly impossible for a single person to live on $24,000/year. When you have a family you are most likely being forced to look for assistance to put food on the table.
Do you think that the current economy has added to this?
Yes! Our agency network has reported seeing an increase of 15% or more in the number of people accessing emergency food during the past year. Many of these are people who never needed help before but who have been pushed to food lines due to extended unemployment and reliance on seasonal or low-paying jobs. The largest increases have been in the number of children and seniors seeking help.
How has working at City Harvest changed your perspective in your own life?
I’m much more aware of how much people in NYC struggle to make it. Most of the people we serve have jobs and homes and just can’t make ends meet. These are hardworking, regular people and you can’t tell just by looking at someone if they’ve just come from lunch at a soup kitchen or if the groceries they are carrying came from a food pantry. For many of them the food we deliver is their only option.
What are the goals and hopes for City Harvest in the future?
Of course we hope for a city where there is no hunger. Where anyone in need is able to find food and where there are services in place that not only provide emergency food to those that need it today, but also provide the support they need to eventually become self-sufficient so they no longer need to stand on line for food.
Is there anything you would like the average person to know about either City Harvest or the fight against hunger?
I want people to know that hunger in NYC isn’t just the homeless person they see on the street; that they would be surprised to see who the people on line for emergency food at city agencies really are. It could be you or I or the receptionist at their office or the guy in the mailroom or the person behind the counter who sells them coffee every morning. It’s easy to get involved and help and it doesn’t take that much to make a real difference. At City Harvest we can provide 4 pounds of food for just a dollar – good food that would be thrown in the garbage will go to feed those in need. We also have lot of volunteer opportunities for those people who have special skills or extra time to give.
Monday, December 14, 2009
New York Students help fight Hunger in NYC in 1 Minute!
Think there's nothing you to help fight Hunger in New York City this Holiday Season in 1 Minute?
Starring: Keanna McGarrell
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical Information provided by: City Harvest - www.cityharvest.org and The New York Daily News
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, Griselda Garcia and everyone at The New York Daily News, and Dennis Arinella
Starring: Keanna McGarrell
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical Information provided by: City Harvest - www.cityharvest.org and The New York Daily News
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, Griselda Garcia and everyone at The New York Daily News, and Dennis Arinella
Monday, December 7, 2009
Think there's nothing you can do to help fight Hunger in NYC this Holiday Season in 1 Minute?
Think there's nothing you can do to help fight Hunger in NYC this Holiday Season in 1 Minute?
Starring: Jack Halaby
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical Information provided by: City Harvest - www.cityharvest.org & The New York Daily News
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, Griselda Garcia and everyone at The New York Daily News, James Long and everyone at the FDNY, and Dennis Arinella
Starring: Jack Halaby
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical Information provided by: City Harvest - www.cityharvest.org & The New York Daily News
Special Thanks: Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, Griselda Garcia and everyone at The New York Daily News, James Long and everyone at the FDNY, and Dennis Arinella
Monday, October 12, 2009
Think there's nothing you can do to fight Hunger in 1 Minute?
Think there's nothing you can do to fight Hunger in 1 Minute? Watch this.
Starring: Jack Halaby
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical information provided by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks:
Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Maureen Halaby, Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW
Starring: Jack Halaby
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission
Statistical information provided by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Special Thanks:
Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Maureen Halaby, Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW
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