  "After working all day, coming home to an empty kitchen is hard. The juice is always the first thing to go.
"But we are so lucky. We can come here and get a good hot meal or a bag of groceries that will pull us through." Read this and other stories of people we help.
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About the Food BankFood Bank For New York City's mission is to end hunger by organizing food, information and support for community survival and dignity. Working to end food poverty and increase access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income New Yorkers throughout the five boroughs, the Food Bank's initiatives focus on direct services, food sourcing and distribution, nutrition and health education, financial empowerment, disaster relief and policy and research. There are 3.3 million New Yorkers who experience difficulty affording food — an astounding number and one that continues to increase as the donated food supply drops to an all-time low and food costs skyrocket. To address this issue, the Food Bank procures and distributes food to a network of approximately 1,000 food assistance programs citywide. In addition, we provide food safety and capacity-building workshops; manage school nutrition education programs, after-school and emergency food programs; conduct food stamp prescreening and outreach; operate a soup kitchen and food pantry; coordinate the largest Tax Assistance Program in the country; and develop policy and conduct research to inform community and government efforts to end food poverty throughout New York City. As an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, the Food Bank meets the Better Business Bureau's charity standards. The Food Bank is a certified member of both Feeding America and the Food Bank Association of New York State. To view our Form 990, click here. Who We AreMeet the Food Bank staff, Board of Directors and Advisory Committees that keep the Food Bank running to help New Yorkers in need.
Our HistoryLearn about the Food Bank's accomplishments since 1983, when the organization was founded to address the growing needs of New Yorkers seeking emergency food assistance.Awards & HonorsFrom Feeding America Hunger Hope awards to our fourth, consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator review the Food Bank's awards and honors.Our VideosWatch our touching "The Reality of Hunger" video by filmmaker Matt Mahurin, our public service announcements, behind-the-scene videos from events at our YouTube channel.Our PartnersThe Food Bank works in cooperation with a variety of partners who support our efforts to eliminate hunger throughout the five boroughs.PublicationsReview the Food Bank's print publications, including policy and research reports, our annual report and quarterly Food For Thought newsletters.FAQsFind quick answers to frequently asked questions about the Food Bank.Job & Internship OpportunitiesEmployees at the Food Bank represent a dedicated and diverse group working to help fight hunger in New York City. Apply for a position today and become a member of our team.Contact/Visit UsFind the appropriate contact at the Food Bank to meet your needs. |
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