WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK
Our fifth annual spring block party, WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK
When: Sunday, June 7th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: West 86th Street between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive
Each year, over 1,000 members of the WSCAH community join us on 86th Street between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive to pack healthy groceries for WSCAH customers, advocate to our elected officials, and enjoy free food & refreshments, music, crafts, and live readings by the winners of the Writing Against Hunger poetry and essay contest. Check out our quick video that shows what the day looks and feels like!
This is a free event open to the public. Pre-register for a special gift on arrival. Walk-up registrations are also welcome, capacity allowing.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Writing Against Hunger
Each year, WSCAH invites young writers to raise their voices against hunger through poetry and essays. Writing Against Hunger empowers students to reflect on food justice, community, and equity—putting their creativity to work for change.
Writing Against Hunger 2026 is accepting submissions here. You can download the submissions guidelines and prompts here. The submission deadline this year is Sunday, April 19, 11:59 pm.
Submissions are reviewed by a three-person judge panel - winners and finalists are invited to read their work live from the stage at ROCKS THE BLOCK. You can learn more about the contest and read past submissions here.
Sponsor WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK
Food and Refreshments at ROCKS THE BLOCK
A big thanks to our food sponsors who not only provide tasty sandwiches (Tiki Chick w/ a vegan friendly option) and locally roasted coffee beverages (Buunni), but also donate shelf stable food and fresh produce to support our neighbors facing hunger.
All attendees are welcome to help pack bags of healthy groceries, and WSCAH will distribute grocery packages at the end of the event. In keeping with our core mission principles to uphold dignity in community, all are welcome to leave with a bag of groceries.
