NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — In an effort to continue support for the families affected by the deadly Bronx apartment building fire in January, Mayor Eric Adams announced the continuation of meal delivery services for the victims on Saturday.
Culturally-sensitive meals will be delivered to those affected through a partnership between the Mayor’s Fund and NYS Latino Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Association (NYSLRBLA).
Since the immediate aftermath of the fire, food delivery to the victims has been made possible through organizations like World Central Kitchen and The Hoodspitality Group.
The meals provided by NYSLRBLA will begin to be delivered on Saturday.
“The fire in the Bronx was an unspeakable tragedy, and I made a promise that New York City would be there to help our neighbors through it,” said Mayor Adams. “I’m grateful for the partnership that the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and the NYS Latino Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Association made to provide three meals a day to those families displaced by this devastating fire. Knowing that you don’t have to worry about where your next meal is going to come from can make your entire day, and these New Yorkers can trust that their city has their backs. New York stands ready to give impacted families all the support they need.”
It’s been two months since the five-alarm fire broke out at the Twin Peaks North West Apartments killing 17 people and was classified as one of the worst residential fires in recent history. The tragedy prompted the mayor and other city officials to take actions toward prevention of future tragedies including stricter enforcement of building laws and pushing legislation around space heaters, which was the cause of the fire.
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