SOMOS Community Care, New York’s Social Care Network for Bronx County, which includes serving District 15, the poorest congressional district in the United States, is launching an urgent initiative to bring assistance and solace to thousands of Bronx residents who rely on SNAP benefits and related government assistance services. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., SOMOS will hold a series of community events to help Bronx families affected by the loss of SNAP benefits.
“We cannot allow our people to go without food,” said Dr. Ramon Tallaj, Chairman of SOMOS. “Just like we did during the CoViD-19 pandemic, SOMOS is going into the community to connect residents with the resources they need most today as well as with additional health-related assistance services they can rely on longer-term through the Social Care Network.”
The effort will connect Bronx residents with essential resources including non-perishable food, pantry access and on-site assistance. Faith based organizations, community leaders, and national food brands such as FreshDirect and Goya Foods, known for donating millions of pounds of food to disaster relief efforts, are supporting this initiative.
During the height of the CoViD-19 pandemic, Dr. Ramón Tallaj mobilized his network of community physicians to address both the public health crisis and rising food insecurity. Under his leadership, SOMOS established emergency food banks across New York City’s hardest hit neighborhoods, delivering more than 2 million meals to families in need.
The food distribution will take place this week at four Bronx locations this Wednesday-Friday, with an additional four sites to be added next week.
Community members, interested in attending, can do so by visiting one of the following locations:
St. Anthony of Padua Church
832 E. 166th Street
Bronx, NY 10459
Holy Spirit Church
1940 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
St. Angela Merici Church
917 Morris Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451
Dominican Medical Dental Society
231 W. 231st Street
Bronx, NY 10463
About SOMOS Community Care
SOMOS Community Care is driven by an unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare equity for the most underserved communities in New York.
Our mission is to break down barriers, ensuring that every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services.
Through innovative approaches, community-centered initiatives, and key partnerships we envision a healthcare landscape where integrated social and health equity is not just a goal but a fundamental reality.
Committed to linguistic and culturally relevant care, SOMOS envisions a New York where everyone has access to a trustworthy system delivering compassionate health and well-being.
As we continue the Medicaid redesign roadmap, the communities we serve in New York will thrive through accessible, preventive, community-based, holistic value-based care.
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