Sylvia’s Legacy Continues in Harlem

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Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Providing a free meal to the Harlem community is a tradition that started 62 years ago with the queen of soul food herself, Sylvia Woods. Whether you are a Harlemite or not, you can enjoy … Read More

Sylvia’s feeds Harlem residents at Annual Community Breakfast

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Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On August 1st, 2022, Sylvia’s Restaurant, a Black-owned business celebrating this year its 60th anniversary, held its Annual Community Breakfast in Harlem.    Related Images:

Sylvia’s Restaurant gives away 500 hot meals to Harlem community on MLK Day

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Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Sylvia’s restaurant has fed the Harlem community for more than 50 years and on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, things were no different. Volunteers and staff including Sylvia’s granddaughter Tren’ness Woods-Black, Dj Norman, Angie … Read More