About us

Who We Are

Bronx Eats is a community-driven initiative bringing fresh produce, plant-based recipes, and cooking demonstrations directly to Bronx families. We make healthy eating fun, affordable, and accessible—partnering with local farmers, food rescue organizations, and professional NYC chefs to create lasting change.

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Why Bronx Eats?

Bronx Eats makes plant-based eating appealing, accessible, and achievable—through live cooking demos and free, fresh, nutritious produce, all delivered in a dignified, social setting that breaks away from the stigma of traditional food relief. This isn’t a handout—it’s a community-powered movement.

At the heart of Bronx Eats is an innovative, integrated approach that pairs access to fresh, nutritious produce with the skills and confidence to cook it—helping to build lifelong habits while celebrating the Bronx’s vibrant culinary traditions.

Local chefs highlight culturally relevant recipes that reflect and honor the communities we serve.

Our holistic model addresses multiple borough-wide needs at once: food insecurity, food literacy, community-building, and food waste reduction. We work in partnership with schools and local organizations to promote wellness, boost learning, and increase engagement and participation.

Food is more than nourishment—it’s connection, empowerment, and change. Bronx Eats brings people together around the table to build a healthier Bronx.

Core Values

Empowerment

Empowerment

We help individuals and families build confidence in their ability to make informed food choices, take charge of their health, and nourish themselves with dignity and purpose.

Health

We increase access to fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables—at no charge— and make plant-based eating attainable, enjoyable, and sustainable for all.

Community

We foster a sense of community through shared, dignified access to fresh food—creating moments where neighbors connect, explore new flavors, and bond over recipes, culture, and health. Unlike traditional relief models, Bronx Eats builds community through respect, joy, and shared experience.

Independence

We equip participants with the tools and knowledge to choose and prepare fresh, nourishing foods, reducing reliance on processed options and fostering long-term self-sufficiency.

Vision

Bronx Eats is becoming an essential part of community life in the Bronx—hosting vibrant events, building food knowledge, and sharing skills that create long-term impact:

  • An empowered community with consistent access to fresh, high-quality produce in their own neighborhoods

  • Plant-based NYC chefs leading engaging demos that showcase nutritious recipes and celebrate cultural food traditions

  • Interns developing deep understanding of food justice issues while growing into the next generation of community health leaders

  • Residents inspired to grow their own food, launch community gardens, and start neighborhood food co-ops

  • Transformed culinary landscape with increased political attention to food access and sustained momentum toward a more equitable and sustainable local food system

Gail Schorsch

Founder/Director

Board of Directors

  • Dorothea Nixon

    Vice President

  • Paul Wasserman

    Treasurer

  • Ora Kemp

    Secretary

  • Alison Abreu

  • John Frias