Our Programs
Right now, in New York City, 2.9 million New Yorkers are having difficulty affording food. Food Bank For New York City works as the city’s hub for integrated food poverty assistance, tackling the hunger issue on three fronts — food distribution, income support and nutrition education — all strategically guided by its research. Learn more about how our programs help New Yorkers in need throughout the five boroughs.
The Food Bank's direct services enable us to connect directly with individuals in need to address the symptoms and causes of food poverty.
As the major supplier of food to a citywide network of approximately 740 member organizations, which run approximately 1,000 community-based member organizations, the Food Bank procures fresh and non-perishable food from a variety of sources.
Our Nutrition & Health Education Programs aim to increase awareness and understanding of topics from nutrition to government assistance among our network of food assistance programs and New Yorkers in need.
The Food Bank works to move low-income New Yorkers from food poverty toward self-sufficiency through programs aimed at improving their financial situation and prospects.
Food Bank For New York City works in partnership with more than 1,000 community-based member programs throughout the five boroughs to help get food to New Yorkers at risk of going hungry.
As one of the largest food banks in the country, the Food Bank plays a vital role in responding to emergencies that impact the city and our nation.
Learn how your organization can become part of our food program network and receive the benefits that allow our network to build capacity and efficiency as well as connect to the larger hunger-relief community.
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