NEW YORK (CBS News) – In a powerful display of unity and service, 6,000 volunteers are coming together to pack two million meals for hungry New Yorkers over the next two days. This massive effort, split between City Harvest and Food Bank For New York City, commemorates the selfless acts that took place 23 years ago on September 11. Volunteers at the Intrepid Museum joined the mission on Wednesday, dedicating their time to help combat food insecurity.
Janis Robinson of Food Bank For New York City shared, “At least one in three families is facing food insecurity, and to see this many people come out is really, really a beautiful thing.” Read more about this incredible effort and the impact volunteers are making on CBS News.
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.