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PBS’s “Bill Moyer’s Journal” examined the 2007 Farm Bill and the nationwide emergency food shortage in April.

Watch this excellent piece of reportage featuring the Food Bank For New York City and food assistance programs in the five boroughs.

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FAQs

From "What is a food bank?" to "Why should I support the Food Bank For New York City?" here are some of the most frequently asked questions related to the Food Bank and our mission.

ABOUT OUR WORK

	What is the Food Bank For New York City?
	Where is the Food Bank located?
	How does the Food Bank get food?
	How is the food distributed?
	How much food is distributed?
	Who does the Food Bank serve?
	Can the hungry get food directly from the Food Bank?
	Does the Food Bank sell food?
	Are food safety and nutrition issues for the Food Bank?

ABOUT FOOD POVERTY

	What is food poverty?
	Is food poverty a serious problem in New York City?
	Why are there so many hungry people in New York City?

ABOUT OUR TERMINOLOGY

	What's an emergency food program?
	What's the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
	What's the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?

ABOUT HELPING

	How much of my donation goes directly to feed people who are hungry?
	How many people will I feed with my donation?
	Is the Food Bank a 501(c)(3) organization?
	Does the Food Bank meet any standards for charities?
	Why should I support the Food Bank For New York City?
	Where does the Food Bank get funding?