Join Food Bank For New York City’s annual 5 Borough Challenge to help raise 1 million meals for our neighbors in need before the holiday season.
Which borough will come out on top?
How does it work?
The idea is a simple yet effective one – each borough gets a team and competes to see who can raise the most money for our neighbors in need. The winning borough is then crowned champion of the 5 Borough Challenge!
The special twist is that each team is led by NYC-based celebrities who drum up support and excitement throughout the campaign. This year, some of our team captains include Tracy Morgan, Lance Fresh, and Mark Brand for Team Brooklyn; New York Nico, Isaac Boots, and Leah McSweeney for Team Manhattan; Lauren Bush Lauren and Hannah Blackwell for Team Queens; and Belle Bakst and Leonard Williams for Team Staten Island.
Each gift will be matched by our friends at Bank of America – that means double the meals, double your impact.
1.2 million New Yorkers are facing food insecurity
Here’s a snapshot of the state of food insecurity across the five boroughs.
19.2%
of all Brooklyn residents live below the federal poverty line.
18.5%
of all Bronx residents are considered food insecure.
27%
more expensive for a meal in Manhattan than elsewhere in the city.
20%
of SNAP participants in New York City live in Queens.
9.4%
of all Staten Island residents are considered food insecure.
How do I get involved?
Here’s how you can participate in Food Bank For New York City’s 5 Borough Challenge:
1. Choose which borough you want to rep
2. Make a gift and show your pride
Double your impact this year and help reach our goal of raising 1 million meals for New Yorkers in need. All gifts are matched thanks to our friends at Bank of America. Every $1 = 10 meals!
3. Spread the word on social media
Like, follow, and share the challenge with your peers! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #5BoroughChallenge.
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