Masbia on News12 Brooklyn: Masbia Distributing Food 24 hours Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic

On October 20, 2020, reporter Katie Lusso from News12 Brooklyn came at 5:00 am to report on the Masbia Distributing Food 24 hours. She also came in the afternoon for the evening news. Both segments included an interview with our ED, Alexander Rapaport.
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Masbia in the NYT: 1.5 million New Yorkers can’t afford food. Pantries are their lifeline.

An interactive story, written by Nikita Stewart, depicting New Yorkers' struggle to survive, and habit changes to overcome the hit of the covid-19 pandemic in the big apple. Families are portrayed by the lens of photographer Todd Heisler, in their day by day, heading to Masbia, and other similar nonprofit pantry organizations, during the pandemic.
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Masbia in The Yeah That's Kosher: Masbia Kosher Food Pantry Operates 24hrs in Brooklyn and Queens Due to Covid-19

Read the article below written by Hadas Krasner, in the Yeah That's Kosher, about Masbia Soup Kitchen Network and its new system of 24 hours pick up by appointment due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Masbia on Fox 5 New York: Food Reserve Emergency Distribution delivers to Masbia due to Covid-19

The anchors of Fox 5 New York, Steve Lacy, and Dari Alexander introduce reporter Teresa Priolo reporting on food insecurity due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor De Blasio talks about to begin stockpiling food in a warehouse in New Jersey; ED Alexander Rapaport points out about long and diverse line at Masbia. 
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Masbia in The City: Eighteen Million Meals: A Look Inside New York City’s Emergency Food Aid Stockpile

Read the article below written by Yoav Gonen, in The City, on plans of emergency food stockpile for the city. On Monday, 3600 cases containing fresh vegetables are scheduled to be delivered to Masbia Soup Kitchen Network in Queens and Brooklyn to help New Yorkers due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Masbia in the Getty Images and Daily News: Jews mark new year, face new challenges

The Daily News featured Masbia during Rosh Hashanah preparation. Photographer Spencer Platt, Getty Images, came before Rosh Hashanah to document how Masbia prepares for the celebration. The holiday marks the Jewish New Year and the start of the High Holy Days.
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Masbia on News12 Brooklyn: A Traditional Rosh Hashanah Meal to Feed the Needy During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The anchor of News12 Brooklyn, Jessica Cunnington introduces reporter Phil Taitt reporting at Masbia Boro Park in Brooklyn, who interviews our ED Alexander Rapaport about the Rosh Hashanah celebration during the pandemic.
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Masbia in the Jewish Press: Large Outdoor Dining Space Erected To Serve Charity Meals For Rosh Hashanah In a Safe Setting at Masbia of Boro Park

Read the article below written by Laura Allen, in the Jewish Press, on the dining area at Masbia of Boro Park reopening for Rosh Hashanah during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Masbia on NY1: Thanks to Masbia, some will celebrate Rosh Hashanah as a community during the Covid-19 pandemic

The anchor of NY1, Anthony Pascale, reported on Masbia is debuting its outdoor dining area for the Rosh Hashanah celebration. Photographer Katherine Angela Lavacca came to Masbia of Boro Park to document the arrangements for the Jewish new year.
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Masbia on CBS: Rosh Hashanah, special socially distanced holiday meals for those in need

CBS cameraman recording Chief Cantor Yaakov Yanky Lemmer's performance during preparations for the Rosh Hashanah holiday at Masbia Boro Park in Brooklyn. 
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