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Jacob Javits Center makes first produce donation from rooftop farm

Fresh produce is loaded into a truck. Photo by Dean Moses

Gave away 275 pounds of fresh food to those in need for the holiday season.

By Dean Moses
The Villager
Dec 16, 2021

Excerpt:

Staff from both Rethink Food and JavitsCares took bags of broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and more plucked directly from the sky-high garden, and into the back of a truck on Dec. 16. Loaded with the bounty, the truck will transport the goods to ReThink Food who will then transform the veggies into hearty meals for those in need.

“Being a better neighbor is one of our core values, and that’s why we’re happy to donate this homegrown produce to such a worthy cause,” said Jacqueline Tran, the Javits Center’s Energy and Sustainability Manager. “From hosting the largest events in New York City to maintaining New York’s largest green roof, our employees are focused on improving the quality of life of New Yorkers, and we’re proud to work with ReThink Food to provide families with nutritious meals – especially at this time of the year.”

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