Photos: Theory 9 hosts monthly community food distribution

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Community-Police Relations Foundation New York City Chair Director Glenn Hechler (third from left) and Theory 9 Founder Izaiah Barrow (fourth from left) with community members and police officers.
Photo by Jewel Webber

The Bronx-based nonprofit Theory 9 hosted its monthly “Food Distribution for the Community” event on Friday, March 28, outside the Marie Curie High School for Medicine, Nursing and Health Professionals, located at 120 W. 231st St.

Theory 9 Founder Izaiah Barrow (fourth from left) with other volunteers from the food distribution. Photo by Jewel Webber
Community members go from table to table to receive groceries and more. Photo by Jewel Webber

This event was held in partnership with the high school, the Community-Police Relations Foundation, New York City Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez, Boost Mobile, Essen Health Care, Heart To Heart Home Care, the New School for Leadership and the Arts and others. NYPD officers also joined Council Member Sanchez and members of Theory 9 in giving out groceries to those in need.

Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez (second from left), Theory 9 Founder Izaiah Barrow (right) and other volunteers. Photo by Jewel Webber
Multiple tables were on hand to distribute goods. Photo by Jewel Webber

The food distribution supports Theory 9’s core mission of promoting knowledge, self-worth, and love in underserved communities, while also aligning with the Community-Police Relations Foundation’s goal of building trust and compassion between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Community-Police Relations Foundation New York City Chair Director Glenn Hechler (far left), Theory 9 Founders Shakir Seagers (second from left) and Izaiah Barrow (front row, white sweatshirt) with the Risings Kings basketball team. Photo by Jewel Webber
Bread being taken out of the Essen Health Care van to be distributed to community members. Photo by Jewel Webber
Community Affairs Officers help seniors and others in need of assistance get on the bus. Photo by Jewel Webber