
Food Bank For NYC’s Camesha Grant Named a 2025 Black Trailblazer by City & State New York
This article originally appeared on CityandStateNY.com
NEW YORK, Feb 3, 2025 — Food Bank For New York City celebrates Camesha Grant, Ph.D., Vice President of Community Impact and Investment, for being named one of City & State New York’s 2025 Black Trailblazers. With over 30 years of experience, Grant leads initiatives that expand access to food and resources for marginalized communities. She also serves as community service chair for the Queens chapter of Jack and Jill of America, reinforcing her dedication to equity and service.
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Driven by our mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good, we harness the collective power of our network of food providers, partners, and volunteers to activate the right resources, supports, and expertise across the five boroughs. Our work with more than 800 soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus partners provides immediate and reliable access to food and nutrition education, while our economic empowerment programs give people the tools and know-how to improve their financial wellness. Community by community, we work together to make progress on a more hopeful, dignified, and equitable future for all.