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Met Council Opens $25 Million Kosher Food Distribution Hub in New York City

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 28
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Met Council, which runs America’s largest kosher food bank, opened a $25 million warehouse and conference center in Canarsie. This facility is the largest capital project in the organization’s 54-year history and will serve as a permanent hub for food distribution. The new building will supply 344 pantry partners with kosher and halal food, feeding up to 1 million New Yorkers.

From thejewishstar.com

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The new warehouse utilizes artificial intelligence to forecast demand and reduce food waste in the distribution process. The facility will centralize the supply of kosher and halal food, supporting Met Council’s programs that reach 350,000 New Yorkers annually.

From thejewishstar.com

Who's involved

  • David G. GreenfieldCEO of Met Council, who spoke at the grand opening of the new facility.
  • city councilLegislative body that attended the grand opening of the new warehouse.

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