“There are very few things that the government does that are more fundamental than making sure the people of this city are fed. So let’s stop having emergency food be a political football and actually move forward and make sure that the city is providing sufficient funding.”

—Public Advocate Bill de Blasio speaking at the 18th Annual Agency Conference.

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"Go Orange" Events & Offerings

Throughout the five boroughs, from online to on stage, NYC is truly "Going Orange" this holiday season. Browse our 2009 "Go Orange" events and offerings for yet more ways you can help fight hunger in our city.
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Shop with Purpose

"Shopping with purpose" has never been easier! Simply download the Food Bank's We-Care.com Reminder then go about your normal life — shopping for plane tickets, clothing, books, cosmetics and more to your heart's content. With more than 900 major online vendors — including Amazon.com, Target.com, Ebay.com and Expedia.com — your Food Bank We-Care.com Reminder will automatically prompt you while shopping to confirm that a portion of your purchase will benefit the Food Bank, at no extra cost to you. So, just click a couple links, download the We-Care Reminder and get shopping!

Dumpling Festival

When: September 25, 2010
Location: Sara D. Roosevelt Park on E. Houston Street

Celebrate all things dumpling at the Dumpling Festival! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Food Bank For New York City. Taste dumplings from around the world and from restaurants around the city and watch the dumpling eating contest!

Check-Out Hunger

When: October 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011

Fight hunger while on line — the grocery line, that is. During this annual, citywide hunger-relief campaign, grocery shoppers can make a donation to the Food Bank at the check-out of participating supermarkets throughout New York City.