Bowl Bites, the Caribbean-inspired fast casual restaurant in Ozone Park, Queens, is once again showing its heart for the community. This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bowl Bites is raising funds to purchase and deliver care packages for local cancer patients. The initiative will culminate with the restaurant’s community 5K run on Thursday, October 23, followed by a hospital delivery of care packages on October 24, the day after the run.
Every dollar raised will go directly toward purchasing and assembling these care packages, which will include comfort items, healthy snacks, and messages of encouragement for patients undergoing treatment at hospitals across Queens.
You can donate at Bowl Bites’ GoFundMe page here.
“This run isn’t just about fitness — it’s about fighting for something bigger than ourselves,” said Co-Owner Kevin Baksh. “We wanted to turn our platform into a source of hope for people who need it most.”
Chef Amir Aldoais added, “We cook to bring people joy every day, but this time, we wanted to bring that same joy to people fighting one of life’s hardest battles. These care packages are a small way to remind them they’re not alone.”
For Co-Owner Esteban Acosta, the event represents the best of what Queens stands for: “This borough is all about community, diversity, and heart. When we come together for a cause like this, it shows the true spirit of Queens.”
Chef Mike Saroop emphasized the importance of giving back: “We’ve all had family or friends touched by cancer. This is personal for us. If our effort can bring even a moment of comfort to someone, then every mile we run is worth it.”
The run is Thursday, 10/23, at 6:30pm. You can donate at Bowl Bites’ GoFundMe page here.
Together, the BowlBites team hopes to inspire their neighbors to run, donate, and help deliver care — one package, and one act of kindness, at a time.
Bowl Bites is located at 102-16 Liberty Ave. in Ozone Park, Queens, NYC
