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Queens Together to host third annual International Food Expo in Corona next week

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Guests at a previous Queens Together International Food Expo. Photo: Queens Together

Nov. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to fighting food insecurity and hunger, will host its third annual International Food Expo in Corona next week, bringing together more than 40 Queens-based restaurants. The food expo will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the New…

Queens Together launches new Neighbor to Neighbor program to support families in crisis with food and aid

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Left to right: Laura Siciliano, Queens Together; Pei Wei, co-owner Zaab Zaab; Urgen Sherpa, Chhaya; Jonathan Forgash, Executive Director, Queens Together; Congresswoman Grace Meng; Tashi Dechen, co-owner Khampa Kitchen; Michael Fuquay, owner The Queensboro; Loycent Gordon, owner Neir's Tavern Queens Together’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Feeds Families in Need

Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the borough, has launched a new Neighbor to Neighbor program aiming to provide aid to specific families during times of crisis. The non-profit, which was founded by Jonathan Forgash during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide culturally appropriate meals…