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Support Emergency Food in the NYC Budget

You can help encourage NYC government to invest in emergency food. Here's how.

EFAP is the Emergency Food Assistance Program, New York City Government’s support for soup kitchens, food pantries and other emergency food providers. The #EFAPHelps campaign is calling for an increased investment for EFAP to $22 Million in the FY2017 City Budget.

Read Dancing for their Dinner, the EFAP op-ed from Margarette Purvis, President and CEO of Food Bank For New York City, then take action below:

Get Involved

Join us at the #EFAPHelps Rally & Press Conference, Thursday May 5th, City Hall Steps, gather at 12:30pm – Rain or Shine!EFAP Rally and Press Conference

  • RSVP online – tell us how many people will be joining you!
  • Download and share a flier in ENGLISH and SPANISH
  • Bring a Sign!
    • Print out this sign – add your message how  or who “EFAP Helps”
      – or –
    • Make your own sign supporting EFAP and Emergency Food. Sample messages:
      “$22 Million for EFAP!”
      “I support Emergency Food in NYC”
      “Close the Meal Gap”

Send a letter to the Mayor

  • Organizations: Download and personalize a letter of support from your organization to the Mayor, print on letterhead, mail to City Hall
    -or-
  • Individuals: Send an online letter here

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