A new vending machine, stocked with quality groceries, has been launched in The Bronx by the New York City STEM nonprofit, Change Food For Good. This initiative directly addresses a critical need for families in the borough, which, as the New York State Department of Health reported in January 2024, has the highest rate of food insecurity among New York City boroughs (39%).
This initiative, part of the nonprofit’s Good Food for All program, is located in The Bronx at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and was made possible through partnerships with Chipotle Mexican Grill and the NYC Civic Engagement Commission.
The organization has already made a significant impact, having served over 15,500 pounds of complimentary food to more than 1,300 people…