Feed the Block, and It’ll Feed You Back

Look at her, claiming her block in all its glory.

Clarissa Vargas (She / Her)

Drew Hamilton houses, 1965-2013

My mom always looked forward to community events like the Old Timers reunion which was held annually. She loved when the block would come together like this – it gave her a reason to do what she loved to do best, feed the hood. She’d whip up her best plates for the community. My mom’s cooking was very well known on 143rd & 8th. You’would’ve thought she was a world renown chef the way people would chase her down for plates!