Leslie Gordon, Food Bank For NYC President & CEO, Named 2024 Nonprofit Power Player
This article originally appeared on PoliticsNY.com
NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2024 — PoliticsNY has recognized Leslie Gordon, President and CEO of Food Bank For New York City, as one of its 2024 Nonprofit Power Players, honoring her leadership in the fight against hunger.
Since joining Food Bank in 2020, Leslie has driven operational efficiency, enabling the organization to provide 91 million meals, 33 million pounds of fresh produce, and secure over $95 million in SNAP benefits in 2024 alone. With over two decades of experience at Feeding Westchester, City Harvest, and Food Bank For NYC, Leslie remains passionate about immediate, impactful change.
“The people we work with and serve make this work special,” Leslie said. “Together, we deliver critical resources like fresh produce to Sunset Park and culturally relevant food to Inwood, making a real difference daily.”
Leslie called on policymakers to support efforts to combat food insecurity, emphasizing funding for food assistance, strengthening public benefits, and addressing housing and childcare affordability.
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.