Learn about our humble beginnings
Formed during the pandemic, The Free Store Project is a community-cenetered initiative aimed to solve economic inequality while addressing climate change.
For this episode of New York Gritty, native New Yorker, CNN correspondent and veteran journalist Steve Kastenbaum talks to FSP founder & volunteers about the project's roots, journey and impact on NYC during rapidly shifting times. Listen here on Spotify!
Working with 1010 WINS and Westwood One News as well, Steve's unit was shut down during the pandemic; offering him time away from covering daily news to discover what makes him truly fulfilled. The answer was easy - telling the stories of individuals who make New York a magical place, especially those who face challenges head-on. So he launched, hosted and produced this podcast which focuses on the people who keep New York's magic alive in times of crisis.
