October 23, 2013 – With a $17 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program set to take effect on November 1, Food Bank For New York City released the following statement from President& CEO Margarette Purvis.
October 17, 2013 – With drastic cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) looming, Food Bank For New York City has been diligently working to engage and inspire New Yorkers to speak out against this threat.
October 17-20, 2013 – Join us for the 2013 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival!
September 20, 2013 – The minute you meet 7-year-old Makenna, you know that she’s a little girl on a mission. At an age when other children are focused on play, she’s focused on service.
September 9, 2013 – All of my volunteer experiences over the years have involved children–by choice. I’ve worked with various social service groups to tutor elementary school kids from low-income families who were considered “at risk.”
August 30, 2013 – I am the pastor of a rural congregation in Delphos, Ohio, and this summer our VBS (Vacation Bible School) theme was “Big Apple Adventure.” We invited the children to bring an offering each day during our four-day program.