The Brilla Bodega helps feed Bronx families while school is out

As schools close for the summer and thousands of children lose access to daily school meals, Brilla Charter Schools is filling the gap with a month long food pantry serving families across its Bronx campuses.The Brilla Bodega, operating on select days throughout July, distributes free bags of shelf-stable groceries while connecting parents to employment, educational and social services through Brilla's new Family Resource Center.The pantry offers donated nonperishable items including rice, beans