by Daniel Buckley

It’s that time of year again, when we use the passing of another year to wipe the slate clean, consider how to add meaning to our lives or reflect on what our lives are missing and make resolutions for the future.

As the major hunger-relief organization addressing food poverty within the five boroughs, the Food Bank For New York City promotes healthy eating and fitness — staple New Year’s resolutions — and asks our supporters to do what they can to make a difference throughout the year.

Here is a selection of resolutions from our staff. We hope that our work inspires you throughout the year to take actions that will make a difference in your life and the lives of New Yorkers in need — and maybe our personal resolutions can add that extra a bit of inspiration to help make your New Year’s resolutions a reality.

Triada Stampas, Director of Government Relations & Public Education
“I resolve to eat more vegetables!”

Heather Joseph, MS, Volunteer Services Manager
“I plan to run a half-marathon — so that includes changing my diet, returning to the gym and starting to run outdoors. I also will be returning to Bikram Yoga.”

Roxanne Henry, Community Outreach Manager
“This year, I hope to begin a new chapter in my life, so I do not see it as a New Year’s resolution, but I resolve to be more present and conscientious in all that I do: in eating well, in being good to my body, when speaking to people, in my work, etc. I claim this aspiration with all honesty and sincerity!”

Ashley Goforth, Communications & Marketing Assistant
“My New Year’s resolution is to get my roomies to donate to the Food Bank member food pantry that is across the street from our apartment. They just found out there was a pantry there a few weeks ago.”

Claire Elyse LaRoche, Business Partnerships Assistant
“I intend to spend more time biking around Brooklyn in 2010.”

Catharine Bufalino, Director of Communications & Marketing
“My resolution is to cook for every person I love in the coming year. Geography allowing — I’ll aim to give them the healthiest, most delicious meal I can conjure. Wish me luck!”

John Leggio, CookShop for Adults Associate
“I resolve to spend more time jogging with my dog Ovie.”

Caitlin Buckley, Communications Manager
“As a vegetarian but not a vegan, I resolve to consider animal welfare when shopping for eggs and dairy products.”

Kim Keller, Director of Member Services
“My New Year’s resolution is to go to the gym on a consistent basis. I usually maintain a good three-day-a-week workout schedule for about three months, then fall off the wagon for about three months, then get back on. This year I want to maintain my schedule at two days a week — every week.”

Daniel Buckley, Online Communications Manager
“I resolve to eat less meat and more vegetables, and be more conscious of farming practices for the meat that I buy.”

Christina Riley, MS, RD, Community Nutritionist
“I joined a gym so I can start training for a relay marathon in the spring and attend yoga classes on a regular basis to improve my fitness and encourage a little more relaxation in my life.”

Kate Hindin, Business Partnerships Manager
“My resolution is to be more carefree and fearless. Stop worrying, start living!”