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!
- 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”
- Print out this sign – add your message how or who “EFAP Helps”
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
Share the message
- Sign a virtual Paper Plate with a message how EFAP Helps your community
- Post your ongoing support for #EFAPHelps on Social Media