Phoenix House NY/LI to Host Food Pantry Event in Bed-Stuy

BROOKLYN, NY (06/24/2021) (readMedia)-- On Friday, Phoenix House of NY|LI will host a free food distributions event at Queens-Parkside Residential Treatment Center. Phoenix House and partners will distribute nutritional items to serve 200 families in the Bed-Stuy community.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on New Yorkers. Nearly one in four households have experienced food insecurity at some point during the pandemic.

About Phoenix House

Since 1967, Phoenix House New York has helped thousands of people overcome substance and alcohol use in order to lead healthy, productive, and rewarding lives. Phoenix House New York offers short-term and long-term residential, intensive outpatient, and general outpatient treatment. Phoenix House also offers treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, medical, psychiatric, and dental services, and impaired driver programs. These services are designed to meet the individual needs of adults at various stages of recovery, including military personnel, and veterans. In addition, Phoenix House provides educational and supportive services to family members, friends, significant others, and the community.