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PBS’s “Bill Moyer’s Journal” examined the 2007 Farm Bill and the nationwide emergency food shortage in April.

Watch this excellent piece of reportage featuring the Food Bank For New York City and food assistance programs in the five boroughs.

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Food Bank For New York City works to end hunger and increase access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income New Yorkers through a comprehensive group of programs that combat hunger and its causes.

BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis

BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis

On Aug 27, enjoy incredible food, sample signature drinks and rub elbows with professional tennis’ biggest stars including Andy Roddick and Tommy Haas at BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis presented by Rums of Puerto Rico! Benefitting the Food Bank and with a bevy of amazing chefs, you've never had food served like this!

Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival

Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival

An all-star lineup including Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray, Tom Colicchio, Guy Fieri, Giada De Laurentiis and many more will be on hand for culinary demonstrations, discussion panels, book signings and special tasting events. Mark your calendar — tickets go on sale June 15 and events are expected to sell out fast!

On the Rooftop

It's summertime. Leave your worries on the ground floor and join Food Bank partner, Time Out New York on the rooftop — and enjoy drinks, gift bags and amazing views at monthly parties in the open air. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Food Bank.

Child Hunger policy paper
Learn more about childhood hunger in our city with the Food Bank's new policy paper, Child Hunger: The Unhealthy Return on Missed Investments — released on October 7, 2008.

Child Nutrition Reauthorization
During the recession, child nutrition programs have taken on an added importance — and Congress is currently scheduled to reauthorize these programs. CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS to make sure our priorities are addressed!

NYC Hunger Experience 2008 Update
Released on Dec 16, the latest in the NYC Hunger Experience series shows that the number of city residents experiencing difficulty affording needed food has surged over the past five years — doubling from approximately 2 million to approximately 4 million from 2003 to 2008.

Summer Meals
With summer vacation around the corner, thousands of children will lose access to free and low-cost breakfast and lunch provided at public schools. Find out what the Food Bank is doing to help meet increased summertime need.

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