Food Bank for New York City


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"After working all day, coming home to an empty kitchen is hard. The juice is always the first thing to go.

"But we are so lucky. We can come here and get a good hot meal or a bag of groceries that will pull us through."

Read this and other stories of people we help.



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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

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How does the Food Bank get food?
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How is the food distributed?
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Who does the Food Bank serve?
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Does the Food Bank sell food?
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Are food safety and nutrition issues for the Food Bank?


ABOUT FOOD POVERTY

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ABOUT OUR TERMINOLOGY

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ABOUT HELPING

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Does the Food Bank meet any standards for charities?
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Why should I support the Food Bank For New York City?
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