"In the Pelham Parkway neighborhood of the Bronx, the Open Hand Association, also known as AAOHA, is facing the possibility of shutting down after years of serving the community. The pantry provides food, clothing, and essential items to an estimated 2,000 people every week, but mounting financial struggles have pushed the organization to a breaking point. Without immediate help, one of the Bronx's largest food support networks could close its doors."
"Running Out of Options The urgency of the situation was underscored by Gail Tweedy, who leads public relations for AAOHA. "We are running out of time, we're running out of ideas, and we're running out of options; we need help," she said. Tweedy emphasized that if the pantry closes, "there's nowhere in the Bronx that can absorb that amount of families that quickly.""
The Open Hand Association (AAOHA) in Pelham Parkway, Bronx, faces potential closure after years of community service. The pantry distributes food, clothing, and essential items to an estimated 2,000 people each week and provides fresh groceries, homelessness support, and assistance obtaining wheelchairs and electric chairs for people with disabilities. The organization owes three months' rent totaling $15,000 on a 5,000-square-foot warehouse and carries about $15,000 in overdue electricity bills. Monthly rent runs about $5,000 and utilities near $2,000, creating an urgent funding shortfall. Closure would leave many families without local access to critical support.
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