Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association Inc.

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Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association Inc. Our mission is to contribute to a revitalized, safe and economically vibrant South Bronx.

10/21/2026

🎃 Banana Kelly is walking in the 41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade come and walk with us!

Bring your kids, let them have fun for real, and enjoy the day with your neighbors as we step out together for this Bronx tradition.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026

⏰ 12:00 PM Step-Off (Rain or Shine)

📍 Lineup: Simpson St. between E. 163rd St. & Westchester Ave
(Arrive between 11:00 AM–11:45 AM to join the BK group)

🚶 Parade Route:
Southern Blvd & Westchester Ave → Southern Blvd → Intervale Ave → Dawson St. & Rogers Pl

🎉 Post-Parade Festival:
Bill Rainey Park community tables, music, stage programming, and family activities.

If you want to walk with Banana Kelly, contact Shen’naque Sean Butler

📧 [email protected]

10/01/2026

BKCIA 🏠 Trainings That Strengthens Our Buildings and the Community

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Rat Academy training. We had a great turnout, with strong participation from our Banana Kelly supers along with community members.

The session provided practical tools and clear guidance to help keep homes and buildings safe, clean, and protected from pests. Participants were engaged throughout and walked away with useful strategies they can apply directly in their work and daily lives.

Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association Inc. continues to stand at the forefront of community support equipping building staff and residents with the knowledge needed to strengthen housing conditions and environmental health across the South Bronx.

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For more information, contact: Shen’naque Sean Butler [email protected]

09/28/2026

🌱 Bringing the South Bronx voice to Climate Week NYC.

Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association participated in Climate Week NYC, joining partners at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Center for a conversation on climate resilience, food security, and community health.

The event brought together organizations working across humanitarian relief, nutrition, and community-based climate action. Our team connected with leaders from Bread for the World, Interfaith Public Health Network, Mercy For Animals, and Chili on Wheels to explore how communities like the South Bronx can strengthen resilience in the face of global challenges.

The gathering concluded with a plant‑based reception, underscoring the event’s focus on sustainable food systems and community wellness.

We remain committed to supporting our residents through healthy food access, safe housing, and strong community partnerships.

📧 If you would like to partner with Banana Kelly, contact Shen’naque Sean Butler at [email protected].
Stronger together.🤝

09/26/2026

🏠 Protect Your Home, Protect Your Health Community Training on Keeping Pests Out

Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association Inc. is hosting a free, in‑person training designed to help South Bronx residents keep their homes safe, clean, and protected from unwanted pests.

This workshop focuses on simple, practical steps you can take to stop rodents from entering your apartment and improve building conditions.

Open to:
- Tenants & homeowners
- Managing companies
- Local business owners

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026

⏰ 1–3 p.m.

📍 830 Fox St., Community Room, Bronx, NY 10459

Register at bit.ly/ratacademy929 or email [email protected] (include the training date).
Interpretation/ASL available with 72‑hour notice.
More info: nyc.gov/rats

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For attendance questions: Shen’naque Sean Butler [email protected]

09/22/2026

Fresh Produce Distribution Today! 🍅🥕

Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association is distributing farm‑fresh produce today, September 22, for our residents & the South Bronx Community.

📍 830 Fox Street, Lobby Bronx, NY 10459

⏰ 12 PM to 5 PM
🛍️ Bring a bag supplies are limited

Come out, grab fresh vegetables and fruits, and share the word with neighbors. Stronger together.

For more info contact Shen'naque Sean Butler via email [email protected]

09/16/2026

Stronger Together. Nourishing Our Community.

Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association, Inc is hosting our monthly 2‑Day Food Distribution for residents of the South Bronx.

Monday, September 21st Pantry Food

Tuesday, September 22nd Fresh Produce, Fruits & Vegetables

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (both days)

Location: Lobby of 830 Fox Street

Please bring a bag supplies are limited.

Organizations interested in tabling or
artnering with us are welcome.

Contact Shen’naque Sean Butler at [email protected] to get involved.

Good food. Stronger together. South Bronx community.

A time was had in the South Bronx tonight. The 41st Precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime brought out families, y...
08/05/2026

A time was had in the South Bronx tonight.

The 41st Precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime brought out families, youth, elders, community organizations, and local leadership for a night of unity and safety at Bill Rainey Park. This was a community‑wide effort, and everyone who showed up helped make it special.

At our table, residents picked up pantry food through our long‑standing partnership with New York Common Pantry, while also getting information about People’s Credit Union, located inside our building at 941 Intervale Avenue. In a neighborhood where check‑cashing places outnumber banks, pantry support and fair financial services work together to strengthen stability.

For credit union hours or membership details, residents can stop by the 941 Intervale office directly.

The park was full of energy face painting, giveaways, youth activities, health resources, transportation updates, and neighbors connecting.
Community partners included:

- MetroPlusHealth
- Urban Health Plan
- NYC Parks
- Project FoodBox & Phoenix FoodBox
- Penn Station Access
- NYPD Explorers & Community Affairs
- Local nonprofits and neighborhood groups

And we could not forget the elected leadership that also came through strong, such as:

- Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson
- Council Member Justin Sanchez’s office
- Senator Sepúlveda’s office
- Assemblymember Emerita Torres’ office

Tonight showed what National Night Out is all about neighbors, organizations, and leadership working together for a safer, stronger South Bronx.

📍 Bill Rainey Park
💙 Community first. Always.

08/05/2026

Check out what the youth at 970 Prospect Ave Hydroponic Farm & Community Garden are setting off this summer.
With Marc from Mi Oh My Farm guiding them, they built out a drip irrigation system to grow strawberries, okra, and sweet peas.

This is real work, real knowledge, and real community impact.

For more information or to get involved, contact Shen’naque Sean Butler at [email protected].

We’re outside for National Night Out at Bill Rainey Park and we're pulling out all the stops! From free BBQ, music, game...
08/03/2026

We’re outside for National Night Out at Bill Rainey Park and we're pulling out all the stops!

From free BBQ, music, games, and community resources for the whole block, it's an vent you don't want to miss out on. Location and details are located below, so that you don't miss out.

📅 Tuesday, Aug 4 | 3–7 PM
📍 810 Dawson St

Pull up and connect with Banana Kelly and other organizations that service in the South Bronx!

Month after month, year after year, residents in Longwood and Hunts Point have learned that when it comes to food relief...
08/03/2026

Month after month, year after year, residents in Longwood and Hunts Point have learned that when it comes to food relief, they can count on Banana Kelly. At our most recent two‑day distribution, Banana Kelly Youth were running the show.

They were packing bags, organizing the food, controlling the lines, talking to residents, and keeping everything smooth. Their presence wasn’t just helpful it was the heartbeat of the whole operation.

And none of this happens without our partners who show up for the Bronx:

New York Common Pantry
- For the emergency “just in case” pantry food on Monday.

Rethink Food / Rap 4 The Bronx
- For the farm‑fresh produce on Tuesday that gives our community the nutrition they need right now.

When organizations come together, the Bronx gets more more resources, more support, more care. Collaboration is how we meet both sides of what our residents face every day.

If your organization or team wants to support these monthly events or partner with us, reach out to Shen’naque Sean Butler at [email protected].

Banana Kelly: Where Care Meets the Community.

Address

863 Prospect Avenue
New York, NY
10459

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17183281064

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