City Harvest in Sunset Park hosted students from P226M this morning to fight food insecurity and to recognize World Autism Awareness Day.

P226M runs a transition program for students from around the city who are ages 18-22 with various learning abilities.

City Harvest hosts the students throughout the year. Students are tasked with packing produce to be donated to food pantries and New Yorkers in need of a helping hand.

Educators say the event is two-fold. Not only do the students help fight hunger, but they also learn valuable skills.

"Self advocacy, counting, asking for help, social skills of greeting a supervisor," said Sarah Aiken, a special education teacher with P226M.

"It's amazing. We love celebrating all different communities, and we are so happy to partner with them on such a special day," said Olivia McMahon, senior manager of volunteer programs for City Harvest.​

To learn how to get involved yourself, visit Volunteer - City Harvest.