New York City’s growing food insecurity crisis, particularly pronounced in Brooklyn, is being directly addressed by The Campaign To End Hunger (TCAH). Hearing of need in NYC, Compassion Coalition, under the leadership of CEO Mike Servello, has partnered with TCAH, contributing a tractor-trailer of food worth upwards of $500,000 dollars. TCAH, initiated by Dr. Melony […]
Governor Hochul Annouces Groundbreaking on Flanigan Square and Bargain Grocery in Troy NY
Here is a brief quote about Bargain Grocery and the groundbreaking as part of the larger annoucement of the Flanigan Square Transformation. “Across the street at 558 River Street, First Columbia will renovate nearly 20,000 square feet of commercial space to include a first-floor grocery store and a second-floor meal preparation space. Bargain Grocery, which […]
Compassion Coalitions Hosts Symposium on Eradicating Food Insecurity and Poverty In New York
On August 15th, 2023, Compassion Coalition hosted a symposium addressing the critical challenges of food insecurity and poverty in New York. Many leaders gathered from multiple government agencies, nonprofits, businesses and communities to discuss these challenges and how the Bargain Grocery/Compassion Coalition model can be a profound catalyst to see changes in NY state. The […]
Compassion Coalition Partners with Carolyn Marko and Rep Nydia Velazquez in a huge Food and Product Giveaway
On March 31st and Apri 1, 2023. In the heart of Queens, a remarkable event unfolded that brought together the forces of compassion, community, and leadership. Carolyn Marko of 9 Million Reasons spearheaded a monumental food giveaway initiative, made possible by the generous contribution of over $1 million worth of products from Mike Servello, CEO […]
