This tax season, the Food Bank joined with some of the most influential figures in New York politics to raise awareness for tax credits and services available for low-income New Yorkers.

Food Bank President and CEO Dr. Lucy Cabrera and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg recently came together to announce the success of the Child Care Tax Credit. “Coupled with the Earned Income Tax Credit, the refund can be significant and help move hardworking New Yorkers up the economic ladder,” shared Mayor Bloomberg. The press conference was held at St. Mark’s A.M.E. Church in Jackson Heights, Queens — one of the Food Bank’s Tax Assistance sites.
 
Read the mayor’s press release.

Earlier in the year the Food Bank joined Congressman Charles B. Rangel and federal, city and community officials to promote awareness for our Tax Assistance Program and the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Watch the NY1 video.

The Food Bank’s Tax Assistance Program helps obtain approximately $100 million in refunds for eligible New Yorkers. If you haven’t filled out your taxes yet – two weeks left! – find out if you’re eligible.