Just like the corner stores that have long offered more than just groceries — community, connection, and survival — this initiative is rooted in real impact. Focused on fighting food insecurity in NYC’s low-income neighborhoods, La Bodega Sells Dreams provides fresh, nutritious food and essential supplies to families who need it most.

It operates with the belief that access to food is a basic human right — and that the spirit of the bodega can fuel more than just stomachs, but futures too. As part of the larger project, a portion of the proceeds from the Bodega documentary directly supports the nonprofit, helping turn storytelling into action.

Because behind every corner store is a deeper story — and La Bodega Sells Dreams is here to make sure those stories lead to real change.