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Leslie Gordon, Food Bank For NYC President and CEO, Named to City & State’s 2025 50 Over 50 List

This article originally appeared on CityandStateNY.com

NEW YORK, Jan 27, 2025 —  Leslie Gordon, President & CEO of Food Bank For New York City, has been named to City & State’s 2025 50 Over 50 List, honoring distinguished leaders making an impact. Presented with AARP New York, the list celebrates 50 inspiring New Yorkers over 50.

Since joining in 2020, Gordon has doubled food distribution, launched a major gifts program, and expanded operations. “Fighting hunger is in my DNA,” says Gordon. “Watching my mother and grandfather weave service into their daily lives inspires me to lead by their example.

Read Leslie Gordon’s feature on City and State NY.

About Food Bank

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.

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