About the Food Bank
Food Bank For New York City recognizes 27 years as the city's major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty throughout the five boroughs. As one of the country's largest food banks, our mission is to end hunger in New York City by organizing food, information and support for community survival and dignity. As the city's hub for integrated food poverty assistance, the Food Bank tackles the hunger issue on three fronts — emergency food distribution, income support and nutrition education — all strategically guided by its research.
There are 3.3 million New Yorkers who experience difficulty affording food — an astounding number and one that continues to increase as the donated food supply drops to an all-time low and food costs skyrocket. To address this issue, the Food Bank procures and distributes food to a network of approximately 1,000 food assistance programs citywide, helping to provide 300,000 free meals a day for New Yorkers in need. In addition, CookShop, our hands-on nutrition education program in the city's public schools reaches thousands of children, teens and adults. Income support services including food stamp direct service, training and advocacy; as well as free tax assistance for the working poor and the Earned Income Tax Credit put millions of dollars back in the pockets of low-income New Yorkers, helping them to achieve greater dignity and independence. Working toward long-term solutions to food poverty, the Food Bank develops policy and conducts research to inform community and government efforts.
As an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, the Food Bank meets the Better Business Bureau's charity standards. The Food Bank is a certified member of both Feeding America and the Food Bank Association of New York State. To view our Form 990, click here.
Who We Are
Meet the Food Bank staff, Board of Directors and Advisory Committees that keep the Food Bank running to help New Yorkers in need.
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Our History
Learn about the Food Bank's accomplishments since 1983, when the organization was founded to address the growing needs of New Yorkers seeking emergency food assistance.Awards & Honors
Review the Food Bank's awards and honors including awards from Feeding America, the Robin Hood Foundation and more.Our Videos
Watch our touching "Changing Lives Beyond One Meal" video, our public service announcements and videos from events featuring Mario Batali, Jon Bon Jovi and more at our YouTube channel.Our Partners
The Food Bank works in cooperation with a variety of partners who support our efforts to eliminate hunger throughout the five boroughs.Publications
Review the Food Bank's print publications, including policy and research reports, our annual report and quarterly Food For Thought newsletters.FAQs
Find quick answers to frequently asked questions about the Food Bank.Job & Internship Opportunities
Employees at the Food Bank represent a dedicated and diverse group working to help fight hunger in New York City. Apply for a position today and become a member of our team.Contact/Visit Us
Find the appropriate contact at the Food Bank to meet your needs.An affiliate of America's Second Harvest, The Nation's Food Bank Network
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