Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry
The Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry meets the nutritional needs of a diverse group of low-income, working poor and HIV+ individuals and families in an environment of respect and confidentiality. Last year, The Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry served over 170,000 pounds of food and offered thousands of referrals to culturally-competent community partners.
It is part of MCCNY Charities. Through providing social services for the homeless and the hungry, including people living with HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) youth, and building a sense of community, MCCNY Charities, Inc. seeks to continue Sylvia’s vision of radical inclusion to anyone in need. MCCNY Charities, Inc. encompasses the social service ministries of Metropolitan Community Church of New York (MCCNY).
It is part of MCCNY Charities. Through providing social services for the homeless and the hungry, including people living with HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) youth, and building a sense of community, MCCNY Charities, Inc. seeks to continue Sylvia’s vision of radical inclusion to anyone in need. MCCNY Charities, Inc. encompasses the social service ministries of Metropolitan Community Church of New York (MCCNY).