Statement on Proposed FY 2018 Federal Budget
Media Contact: Food Bank Media Relations 212.566.7855 Statement by Margarette Purvis, President & CEO, Food Bank For New York City
Thank You to Our Volunteers!
Joined by more than 200 volunteers, Food Bank For New York City celebrated a year of hard work, dedication, and commitment to service at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Party. We would not be able to meet our mission of ending hunger without the amazing individuals who give their time and talent! Food Bank volunteers enjoyed a night of karaoke, food, and fun.
Can Do 2017 Raises 10 Million Meals for New Yorkers in Need
Hosted by Mario Batali and Michael Symon, and presented by Bank of America at Cipriani Wall Street, Food Bank’s Can Do awards dinner is instrumental in providing support for the millions of New Yorkers who rely on Food Bank and our network of over 1,000 charities throughout the five boroughs.
Feeding Our Families with Stop & Shop, NBC, and Telemundo
Stop & Shop, NBC 4 New York, and Telemundo teamed up for a tri-state food drive, with Food Bank receiving
Justice Served 2017 Raises The Bar With 500,000+ Meals!
For the second year in a row, Justice Served has brought together New York City’s legal community to close the
Hunger Is a Women’s Issue
Hunger is a women’s issue, and Food Bank is proud to connect leaders in the anti-hunger space and women’s advocates