The Atlantic: NY Leads Hunger Response
New York innovates thanks to Governor Cuomo’s Anti-Hunger Task Force, chaired by Food Bank CEO Margarette Purvis.
NY Times: Pantries Struggling to Meet Need
During summer, emergency food providers around the city deal with budget lags and increased need.
Huffington Post: When Participation is a Sound
June 23, 2016 – Food Bank President & CEO Margarette Purvis on the best way to help end hunger. Read
Statement from Margarette Purvis on FY ’17 NYC Budget
June 9, 2016 – On behalf of Food Bank For New York City, our citywide network of community-based charities, and
Food Bank CEO: City Should Double Emergency Food Budget
June 8, 2016 – As food pantries and soup kitchens run low, Margarette Purvis calls for additional funding in this
Farm 2 Food Bank with GrowNYC
June 7, 2016– This summer, Food Bank and GrowNYC are collecting food donations at Greenmarkets around the city.