Yankees donate resources to Bronx families and businesses

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The Yankees of NY announced their plan to support local businesses and families in the Bronx, the district where the Yankee Stadium. The organization will fund the purchase of pantries and payment for services selected and provided by local community groups that serve Bronx residents in greatest need.

Yankees presented this initiative through a statement published on their social networks and on their website, where they reported that pledge to donate $ 50,000 divided into 10 equal parts, which will be destined in support of businesses that are in the vicinity of Yankee Stadium.

The level of support and businesses selected were determined by Bronx Council District 16, led by Councilmember Vanessa L. Gibson. Since the greatest immediate need among residents of the nearby community is food, most of the commitment will go to local restaurants and food vendors.

The Yankees are also working closely with the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), which helps businesses in need of support after being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Wanted facilitate access to new sales opportunities, as well as offer assistance, financing and business consulting techniques for free.

All of this is part of the team’s initiative, called Business to Community, through which They have also donated $ 200,000 in food stamps to help local families purchase supplies for their Christmas dinners., like 68,000 pounds of food donated directly to those in need and thousands of holiday gifts for children.

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With these actions, the Yankees make it clear that their goal, in addition to sporting achievements, is to make a positive impact on the community that supports them most.

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