Welcome to UA3

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UA3 is a community-based nonprofit based in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City. Our mission is to empower New Yorkers across the city by advancing food security, community well-being, and access to essential resources.

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We are dedicated to serving our neighbors every Monday and Thursday at our Community First Food Pantry. It all started in 2020 as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on vulnerable communities. Since then our mission has grown rooted in care, dignity, and access.​ We have worked to provide fresh, high-quality, and culturally relevant food to individuals and families in need. Ensuring that our pantry is a space where everyone feels supported and respected.

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While our pantry runs locally, we partner with community-based organizations to deliver food and support distributions throughout the year, helping us reach communities beyond our neighborhood!​​