Biography
Matt Honeycutt is the Chief Development Officer at Food Bank For New York City, where he leads fundraising, marketing, communications, and special events with a blend of strategy and empathy. A former teacher with a degree in English Literature, Matt brings the heart of a storyteller to the mission—believing that real change begins with deep listening. “When someone hands you their story, it’s a gift—you owe it to them to tell it right.”
He has helped guide two major food banks through the COVID-19 crisis, including here in New York, earning recognition for his steady leadership and people-first approach.
Originally from the Carolinas, Matt infuses his work with warmth, gratitude, and Southern hospitality. Whether shaping a campaign or cooking for colleagues, he stays grounded in a core belief: dignity comes first.
To Matt, food is more than nourishment—it’s connection. It’s comfort. It’s culture. That’s why, if he’s not at his desk, you’ll probably find him in the kitchen—cooking for family, friends, or his fellow Food Bankers.
Biography
Matt Honeycutt is the Chief Development Officer at Food Bank For New York City, where he leads fundraising, marketing, communications, and special events with a blend of strategy and empathy. A former teacher with a degree in English Literature, Matt brings the heart of a storyteller to the mission—believing that real change begins with deep listening. “When someone hands you their story, it’s a gift—you owe it to them to tell it right.”
He has helped guide two major food banks through the COVID-19 crisis, including here in New York, earning recognition for his steady leadership and people-first approach.
Originally from the Carolinas, Matt infuses his work with warmth, gratitude, and Southern hospitality. Whether shaping a campaign or cooking for colleagues, he stays grounded in a core belief: dignity comes first.
To Matt, food is more than nourishment—it’s connection. It’s comfort. It’s culture. That’s why, if he’s not at his desk, you’ll probably find him in the kitchen—cooking for family, friends, or his fellow Food Bankers.
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