One million women and girls are facing poverty in NYC. Help us empower them with the period products, hygiene essentials, and childcare resources they need to thrive.
Sources: 2022 American Community Survey. U.S. Census Bureau, 2023; 2023 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 2023. Food Security Status of U.S. Households in 2022.
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Food Bank understands wellness extends beyond a full plate. That’s why in addition to food, we provide +900K lbs of household & personal care items to support women and their families each year.
PERIOD PRODUCTS
Pads, Panty Liners, Tampons
110.4K
BABY FOOD & FORMULA
80.1K
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Toys, Books, Clothing
407.3K
HYGIENE
Toilet Paper, Towels
125.5K
HEALTH & BEAUTY CARE
Soap & Hair Care
141.9K
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Detergent, Cleanser, Bleach
73.7K
Source: Food Bank For New York City
Meet Jessica
Mother on a Mission
Jessica is just one of many New Yorkers fighting to make ends meet, not only for herself, but for her family. By supporting Food Bank’s Woman to Woman campaign, you can help fill in the gaps for women like Jessica all across the five boroughs.
Meet Sha-Quana
Cooking Up Impact
Sha-Quana Cromwell prepares hundreds of meals a day at Food Bank’s Community Kitchen in Harlem, but her path to Food Bank was anything but clear. Hear how she found her way to Food Bank and, in the process, found her way to her life’s purpose.
We are once again the official charity partner of the NYRR’s REAL SIMPLE Women’s Half-Marathon on April 28. Join our running team in three easy steps:
1. Sign up on the NYRR website while spots last!
2. Email Grace Accetta (Corporate & Foundation Donor Relations Manger) at gaccetta@foodbanknyc.org to confirm your registration.
3. Follow Grace’s next steps on how to create your own Runraiser with Food Bank!