Food Bank for New York City

Food Bank For NYC is a prominent non-profit organization focused on alleviating hunger across all five boroughs of New York City. Established in 1983, it has become the city's largest anti-hunger network, distributing millions of pounds of food each year and supporting vulnerable populations through a wide range of services.

The organization coordinates nearly 800 community partners, including soup kitchens and food pantries, to provide essential food distribution. It delivers around 400,000 free meals daily and has distributed over 1.6 billion pounds of food since its founding. In addition to food distribution, Food Bank For NYC offers programs like the Kid’s Café, which provides free meals to children, and the Campus Pantry Program, which supplies groceries to public schools. The organization also assists with SNAP benefits applications and provides nutrition education to promote healthier eating habits.

With a mission to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security, Food Bank For NYC advocates for policies addressing hunger and food insecurity, aiming to create a future where no child faces hunger.