Upcoming Events:
July 25th: Donation with IAHH at The Church of St. Francis of Assisi
Donation at the B'nai Jeshurun Synagogue on July 18th
The Sunshine Action team distributed 25 fortune bags filled with various non-perishable food items to migrant moms and babies at 270W 89th St in Manhattan. The distribution took place immediately after the service with B'nai Jeshurun Synagogue sector. The donations were warmly received and some second-hand baby toys and clothes were also distributed the same time. A heartfelt thank you to all the interns and volunteers who made this possible!
Food bag donation June 20th
Migrants families at Advent Lutheran Church NY
The Sunshine Action team provided 80 fortune bags with a multitude of non perishable food items to the migrant families at the Advent Lutheran Church in Manhattan. The bags were distributed right after the service with Father Fabian, and the donations were graciously received. Thank you to all the interns and volunteers to make this happen!
Our Largest Event Yet: Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Corporate and Investment Bank employees supported a 1,250 food bag donation - May 30th
Thank you to all the Sunshine Action Interns and the Wells Fargo Employee Volunteers for helping with packing food bags for Breaking Ground, St Bartholomew, and Coalition of the Homeless, and Project Renewal.
The food bags were distributed to St. Bartholomew's on May 30th, as well as Breaking Ground and Coalition of the Homeless on May 31st in both the Bronx and Brooklyn locations by the Sunshine Action Interns and volunteers. Non perishable items such as pasta, rice, canned tuna, and granola bars and more were given to those in need. On June 3rd, 80 more bags were given to Project Renewal in the Bronx.
This was a Team Building event where the employees of Wells Fargo generously helped us with packing food bags. The impact of Sunshine Action to the various communities were received with the greatest gratitude.
April 17 Packing at University of Chicago
Thank you to the Sunshine Ambassador and student, Toby Chan, and Advanced Career Placement staff, coordinated by Bethany Malzman, for having a great packing event for 140 food bags! This supported refugees and low income families at Chicago Commons and the Majorie Kohler Center. Thank you to all the volunteers.
March 28 Street event on West 31st St.
A Street pop up pantry was organized in collaboration with International Assembly for the Homelessness and Housing team.
Non perishable food items and socks were offered along with hot drinks and cookies provided by the IAHH. Despite the rain, volunteers distributed 70 food bags between 6:30 - 8pm.
Thank you to our private donors who supported the event!
FEB 11 at St Peter's Church
Location: 601 Lexington Ave NYC
In supporting Father Arias and the migrant community he gathers for Sunday mass, Sunshine Action donated 55 food bags this Sunday.
Volunteers packed and distributed food bags at the church in time for Spanish mass.
Migrants travel from all over NYC for this Spanish mass. After mass they meet with translators and legal counsel that have been organized by Father Arias. Volunteers are needed every Sunday to help with sorting for clothing donations and serving as translators.
We applaud Father Arias and his staff for his tremendous efforts with the migrant communities of NYC!
Jan 10 and Jan 26 at A. Phillip Randolph Houses
In collaboration with the generous funding and packing efforts of Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in NYC, Sunshine Action US organized a food bag donation to A. Philip Randolph Houses in West Harlem. A total of 157 food bags were provided over the 2 events!
Thank you to Dean Chappell and Teacher Sara Cusick who organized students to pack at the school and provided teacher and student support at the distribution!
Street Food Donation on Dec 7th evening
In collaboration with The Interfaith Assembly on Housing and Homelessness, Sunshine Action donated food, socks, hot soup and drinks to migrant families, (many with kids) and those unhoused individuals living on the street.
Thursday, Dec 7th 2023 in front of St Francis De Assisi Church on W 31st st. NYC.
7-9. The pop-up pantry allowed for 75-80 individuals and families to select their food items.
Thank you to those that contributed to this event!
Walk and Shop for Hunger Event
OCT 22 2023 at St Peter's Church on E 54th and Lex.
11:30am Join on a Fall walk in Central Park before we gather on E59th St at Grand Army Plaza.
12:15pm Listen to Vance R. Hinton speak on his former homeless experience and how he started the Undomiciled Project to benefit the homeless.
12:45pm Walk with us to Trader Joe's on E 59th to shop for $15 pre packed bags and/or carry them for distribution.
2:15pm Distribution of Sunshine Action food bag at front sidewalk of St Peter's. Church.
619 Lexington ave and 54th st. NYC
Washingtonville Housing Alliance
Food Bag Event for Families in Need
Wednesday August 2nd at the Washingtonville Housing Alliance
3-5 pm Student volunteers packed and distributed 25 food bags to families in need.
136 Library Ln A, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Interfaith Assembly on Housing & Homelessness
Thank you to our online donors, cash donors, and Trader Joes for helping to make this event happen 🙏 🙏
Fortune Bag Event with the Interfaith Assembly on Housing and Homelessness
Thursday July 20th in front of St Francis De Assisi Church
7-9 pm Pop Up Food Pantry
135 W. 31st Street New York, NY 10001
The Macari Family Wellness Center
Food Bag Donation Event with The Child Center of New York
Friday July 14th at The Macari Family Wellness Center
Single moms and their babies, either in shelters or in low income housing, were provided for. The moms are part of the Perinatal Program that assists single moms with Social work services and parenting guidance.
140-15B Sanford Avenue, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355
The Times Square
Food Bag Event with Breaking Ground"s residence at The Times Square supporting individuals in need. Volunteers packed off site and delivered 50 food bags to residents in the lobby.
Wednesday June 14th at The Times Square.
255 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
