The anchor of News12: Dan Serafin presents Zhané Caldwell reporting from Masbia Soup Kitchen in Brooklyn about the major cut of food right before Passover affecting those in need. Alexander Rapaport, Masbia's ED, talks about efforts to get food on the tables via the Masbia Charoset Drive in response to the NYC Government decision.

The anchor of News12, Phil Taitt, presents reporter Carolyn Blackburne about Masbia Soup Kitchen Network and Flatbush volunteers coming together to help residents that have lost their ability to cook a Thanksgiving dinner because of a fire earlier this month. Masbia's Chef Ruben Diaz talked about the nice surprise in a tough time.

The anchor of News12, Amanda Bossard, reported about food insecurity in the city as New Yorkers prepare for Thanksgiving. Jumaane Williams, Senator Chuck Schumer, and other local leaders of New York City gathered at Masbia Soup Kitchen to speak out about hunger that shouldn’t happen in the city. Alexander Rapaport spoke about Masbia combating hunger that has increased 500% since the outbreak of the pandemic.

The anchor of News12 reported about a group of grandchildren to holocaust survivors coming together in Masbia of Boro Park to pack groceries to be delivered to Afghan refugees currently in New Jersey. Our ED, Alexander Rapaport, and Masbia Relief Team took part in this food drive.

The anchor of News12 Brooklyn, Asha McKenzie, introduces reporter Zhané Caldwell at Masbia Boro Park in Brooklyn, featuring Masbia staff preparation for the Rosh Hashana celebration for the first time after the pandemic. Our ED, Alexander Rapaport, stated that during this Rosh Hashana, no one would be left behind. Masbia staff is working hard to have it all ready for the beginning of the celebration.

The anchor of News12, Scott McGee, presents Antoinette Biordi reporting from Spring Valley Village hall; Masbia's Executive Director Alexander Rapaport spoke about launching the Haiti Relief campaign to help Haitians with food and monetary donation.

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.

Posted: Sep 23, 2018 6:31 PM EDT Updated: Sep 23, 2018 6:31 PM EDT

BROOKLYN - A soup kitchen in Borough Park spent Sunday preparing for the start of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.