THANK YOU

Thanks to your continued support we raised over 2 Million Meals during Hunger Action Month! Now we can provide nourishing meals to children, families, and seniors in the days of recovery ahead. Thank you for standing up for New Yorkers in need, like Gloria.

WAYS TO TAKE ACTION THIS MONTH

Are you a New Yorker in need of food for yourself or your family? Find your nearest emergency food provider, including our series of pop-up food distributions for Hunger Action Month, here.

Help Hungry Students

Going back to school looks different this year amid COVID-19 and means not all kids will have access to the free school meals they rely on. Your gift today can help!

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Raise Money with Friends

Start an online fundraiser to get your friends, family and followers involved in our mission this Hunger Action Month – every $1 raised provides 5 meals!

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Fight for Struggling Families

Call on the Senate to expand vital protections to help struggling Americans by urging them to increase SNAP and other post-pandemic benefits.

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Send a Message of Hope

Send hope and a smile to New Yorkers in need during this difficult time using our Dear New York letter-writing toolkit with everything you need to get started!

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Get Social

Get New York City kids + teens involved in our fight to end hunger this month by using our social media engagement toolkit with everything they’ll need to get started!

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Shop to FIGHT HUNGER!
When you shop with our partnering vendors during Hunger Action Month, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Food Bank in the fight to end hunger.
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Sept 7 - Sept 13

Shop VIDA & Co.’s unique, art-inspired accessories, home goods and apparel, all made to order by local makers, and they’ll donate 5% of all site-wide sales.

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Sept 24 - Sept 30

Bid on our celebrity lots for the chance to win one of a kind experiences from David Burtka, Alan Cumming, Stacy London and Kate Bock.

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Sept 14 - Sept 17

An American original, when you shop J.McLaughlin’s Fall collection at their NYC stores, 10% of proceeds will benefit Food Bank – just mention Food Bank at checkout!

Melissa Joy Manning’s conscious collection of fine jewelry includes signature designs, one-of-a-kind pieces, and unique, modern bridal jewelry, all handmade in her green-certified CA studio.

Sept 18 - Sept 23

Melissa Joy Manning’s conscious collection of fine jewelry includes signature designs, one-of-a-kind pieces, and unique, modern bridal jewelry, all handmade in her green-certified CA studio.
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Sept 24 - Sept 30

An international lifestyle brand synonymous with classic style, Saturdays will donate 10% of proceeds from their Established Capsule – launching 9/24 on their website.

I AM FOR NYC
Stories from everyday New Yorkers who embody our mission and are making a difference in the community.
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Meet Charise
People think that it is normal not to have and that by accepting resources, they are taking a handout. That is the mindset we are out to change.
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Meet Susan
Hunger causes mental anguish. There is anxiety and fear that you'll have nowhere to go and will go to bed hungry.
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Meet Haley
I think people often don't truly grasp or understand the prevalence of hunger.
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Meet Hayley
People often expect hunger to look a certain way, but hunger takes all different shapes and forms.
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Meet J.J.
If I get any extra food, if I get too many apples for just myself, I'll give it away to the people who are feeding more mouths than me.
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Meet Francine
New Yorkers are resilient, we are hopeful, and we take care of each other. The people in Queens are the heart and soul of the city.
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Meet Nancy
I love New York because every day there's an opportunity to help families and communities.
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Meet Speaker Corey Johnson
Food is a human right and it's the responsibility of government to protect that right.
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Meet Amy
The ability for New Yorkers to come together and support one another will always make this city special.
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Don’t Miss These UPCOMING EVENTS

We’re working to address food insecurity at all angles throughout Hunger Action Month. From an inside look at innovations to come from our CEO to a virtual gathering of tastemakers to fundraise and make a difference – we look forward to having you join us at these upcoming events!