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During our series of lessons about heart health, participants in Health 360 learned that inflammation may be a significant contributing factor to heart disease. Although the inflammatory response is an important part of the body’s immune system, it can cause problems when it’s overactive. There are foods with anti-inflammatory properties that may help protect against these negative health effects. Some of
After finishing our exercise lesson at the last meeting of the Health 360 program, participants enjoyed healthy whole grain muffins. They are packed with fiber from the dried fruit and grains, plus a good amount of protein from the grains, egg, and buttermilk. These can be baked in advance and then frozen for a convenient and
Most people who are concerned about high blood pressure know to avoid consuming lots of sodium. But, do we know where most of the sodium in our diets comes from? Perhaps surprisingly, not much actually comes from the salt shaker. Continuing our lessons about high blood pressure, participants in Health 360 learned that 77% of the
In Health 360, we just began a series of three lessons about hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. The most significant contributing factors to high blood pressure include obesity, insufficient exercise, tobacco use, poor diet, and sodium intake. With these things in mind, the participants in Health 360 put on their sneakers, started moving, and got their
Early last week, during the last hours of campaigning before the Democratic mayoral primary, candidate Bill Thompson stopped by to see the work that we’re doing at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger. Regardless of who becomes New York City’s next mayor, BSCAH would like to make sure that the individuals and families we serve are not
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) gets youth across the city into summertime positions that build their leadership skills and professional experience. There are 12 SYEP participants at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger this year. They help serve customers in our pantry and office, unload food deliveries, and maintain our urban garden plots. The youth
The Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger continues to bring healthy food to community members in Coney Island, as part of our ongoing Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. With children at home over the summer, families are under pressure to provide more meals. Many rely upon us to meet their nutritional needs. We are now closer to achieving this
The Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger served over 30,000 individuals in both May and June, showing an astounding surge in demand for our services. Federal cuts to SNAP (food stamps) benefits will go into effect in November. This will likely result in even greater numbers of visitors to pantries and soup kitchens across the city, as needy families
This past Saturday, July 6th, several community nonprofits gathered for a day of kickball, three-legged races, and balloon tosses. These ‘Hunger Games’ were all part of an event to support the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger. All told, community members were able to collect 400 nonperishable items for our food pantry, all during a day of
Anti-poverty activist gave up her day job to feed the hungry By: Maggie Craig (www.brooklyndaily.com) [pullquote]NEIGHBORHOOD: Bedford-Stuyvesant OCCUPATION: Founder and Executive Director COMPANY: Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger CLAIM TO FAME: Putting a smile on a child’s face. FAVORITE PLACE: Full Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Church WOMAN I ADMIRE: “The Rev. Doctor Emma Simpson, assistant pastor