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.

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Food Bank For New York City is NYC’s largest hunger-relief organization. For more than 40 years, we’ve been empowering every New Yorker to achieve food security for good. Together with our member network of nearly 800 soup kitchens and food pantries, we provide fresh produce, culturally relevant food, SNAP assistance and nutrition education to nearly every neighborhood in all five boroughs. Learn more or get involved at foodbanknyc.org.

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