NY Race Track Chaplaincy: Our backstretch workers need our help

The New York Race Track Chaplaincy of America has launched a matching gift drive for its food pantry that will benefit backstretch workers at Belmont Park as they deal with the many challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Donations to the food pantry made between now and June 6 will be matched up to $25,000 by a member of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) Board of Directors. That gives the Chaplaincy the potential to raise up to $50,000 for its pantry, one of the few in the area around Belmont Park that is still open during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Financial donations can be made online here. The Chaplaincy is also accepting donations of food. For more information about what to donate and the drop-off location, contact info@rtcany.org or text 516-428-5267.

Read more about the campaign on the TDN.

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