Change food for good Share a video of it The first vending machine Of food free Installed in one of Biology Most popular in town New York. The organization revealed How it works and its exact location So that whoever needs it can access it Fresh food And quality.
The organization posted on its Instagram account Official opening for him Free fresh food vending machinewhich is located at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in the Bronx, in the Big Apple.
Change food for good It stated that the device is part of its software “Good food for everyone”It will be provided once or twice a month High quality grocery.
Some of food Available in this Vending machine We are Eggs, fruits, vegetables and meat.
The organization explained this model It seeks to benefit people who need it most. There too QR code On each package with the organization’s data, in case they need food assistance for groceries that were not available on the device.
“with High food prices Which affects us all, and we sincerely hope that this machine can help families…and also Encourage change advocates to implement this model Free food distribution“, they announced.
Change food for good And select to turn this on Vending machine It’s like anything else, except no money is required to obtain the selected products.
The only thing a person has to do is… Get close to the device, Check the box Where there is the food you want and Wait for it Issued for withdrawal From the channel.
the The organization packages each item differently For greater convenience, for example, garlic is sealed well to prevent its smell from penetrating other foods and the device itself, according to what the British newspaper “Daily Mail” reported. woman.
next to, Food recalls are monitored With an application to teach those responsible for filling and organizing the machine What are the most in-demand food items? And when you need to restock some items.
This is it Firstly Vending machine Which is installed as part of “Good Food for All” project.Although the association explains that it distributed approx 15,500 pounds (7,030 kilos) of free food For more than a thousand families in New York City.
However, with this New means of distribution They hope to reach the people who need it most more easily Fresh and good quality food.
in New York There are different Organizations that provide Free fresh food For those who need it through the program Community food connection (CFCsfor its abbreviation in English).
This project Serves hot meals and fresh foods to go And prepare it at home, in addition to being designed so that those who need it can obtain the benefits easily, without documents or requirements.
the Free services CFCs are made up of Food pantry delivery With non-perishable produce, proteins, home cooking items, fruits and vegetables.
In addition Community kitchens Where they are served Ready and hot mealsn certain times as well Lunch distribution centers In programs for all ages and seniors.
As well as those in charge of the program Advise So that whoever needs it can do it Processing food stamps Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (popfor its abbreviation in English) in New York.