Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Office
“At a time like this, our community always steps up for those who are the most vulnerable, and today was no exception,” AssemblywomanPheffer Amato said.
By Michael V. Cusenza
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) on Friday joined officials from the City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, officers from the 100th Precinct, and 40 area volunteers to distribute food to seniors at Mitchell-Lama Dayton Beach Park Co-Op in Rockaway Beach.
Last week, a furious Pheffer Amato lashed out at the DBP Board of Directors for its decision to withhold city-sponsoredfood deliveries from senior residents in its buildings.
“At a time where we need to be protecting and looking out for our most vulnerable citizens, our seniors, the DBP decision to withhold food deliveries from senior citizens is unthinkable and appalling,” she said.
The food ended up at neighboring Dayton Towers for storage. More than 400 boxes of packaged groceries were eventually delivered to seniors in all five buildings that make up the DBP complex.
“At a time like this, our community always steps up for those who are the most vulnerable, and today was no exception,” Pheffer Amato said on Friday. “I am proud of my community, which came from all parts of my district, and our neighbors throughout the borough of Queens, to make sure our senior citizens were able to get the food they need.”
HPD Commissioner Louise Carroll added, “In times of crisis, we must band together to help the most vulnerable among us, which is why we partnered with the Assembly member and the broader community to do the right thing by making sure hundreds of our seniors get the fresh food they need.”
