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“There are very few things that the government does that are more fundamental than making sure the people of this city are fed. So let’s stop having emergency food be a political football and actually move forward and make sure that the city is providing sufficient funding.”

—Public Advocate Bill de Blasio speaking at the 18th Annual Agency Conference.

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In New York City, the number of New Yorkers who report difficulty affording needed food has doubled to four million since 2003. Food Bank For New York City works to end hunger and increase access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income New Yorkers through a comprehensive group of programs that combat hunger and its causes. From food distribution and nutrition curricula to free tax assistance and disaster relief, learn about how our programs help New Yorkers in need throughout the five boroughs.


Direct Services
The Food Bank's direct services enable us to connect directly with individuals in need to address the symptoms and causes of food poverty.
Community Kitchen Community Supported Agriculture
Food Stamp Direct Service & Outreach Food Stamp Training & Advocacy
Tax Assistance

Food Sourcing & Distribution
As the major supplier of food to a citywide network of more than 1,000 food assistance programs, the Food Bank procures fresh and non-perishable food from a variety of sources.
From Procurement to Meals Where Our Food Comes From
Our Warehouse Where Our Food Goes
Food Program Locator

Nutrition & Health Education
Our Nutrition & Health Education Programs aim to increase awareness and understanding of topics from nutrition to government assistance among our network of food assistance programs and New Yorkers in need.
CookShop Classroom CookShop for Teens: EATWISE
CookShop for Adults CookShop Social Marketing
Open Market BackPack Food Bank Network Services

Income Support
The Food Bank works to move low-income New Yorkers from food poverty toward self-sufficiency through programs aimed at improving their financial situation and prospects.
Food Stamp Direct Service & Outreach Food Stamp Training & Advocacy
Tax Assistance

Our Food Program Network
Food Bank For New York City works in partnership with more than 1,000 food assistance programs throughout the five boroughs to help get food to New Yorkers at risk of going hungry.
Food Bank Network Services Summer Meals
Food Program Locator Adopt a Food Program
Program Types

Disaster Relief
As one of the largest food banks in the country, the Food Bank plays a vital role in responding to emergencies that impact the city and our nation.
Red Cross Partnership Hurricane Katrina
September 11

Join Our Network
Learn how your organization can become part of our food program network and receive the benefits that allow our network to build capacity and efficiency as well as connect to the larger hunger-relief community.

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