Food Bank For NYC CEO Leslie Gordon Recognized as Crain’s 2024 Notable LGBTQIA+ Leader

NEW YORK (CrainsNewYork.com) — Leslie Gordon was named to the 2024 Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders list for her exceptional work as President & CEO of Food Bank For New York City and her commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity in the workplace.

Crain’s New York Business publishes this annual list during Pride Month to honor New Yorkers for their dedication and service to the community.

Leslie ensures that these values begin within Food Bank and extend outward into our work throughout the city.

Leslie was also named to the 2024 LGBTQ+ Power Players List earlier this month.

We are proud of Leslie’s achievements and the work that we have accomplished under her leadership to create a more inclusive and food secure New York City.

About Food Bank

Driven by our mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good, we harness the collective power of our network of food providers, partners, and volunteers to activate the right resources, supports, and expertise across the five boroughs. Our work with more than 800 soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus partners provides immediate and reliable access to food and nutrition education, while our economic empowerment programs give people the tools and know-how to improve their financial wellness. Community by community, we work together to make progress on a more hopeful, dignified, and equitable future for all.​