Food Bank For New York City

This week, we rallied on the steps of City Hall to demand $100 million in baseline funding for Community Food Connection—because millions of New Yorkers rely on this lifeline to access fresh, nutritious food. At a time when too many New Yorkers are struggling to afford basics and federal safety net programs face major setbacks, this investment ensures that our city’s food pantries can continue to meet record demand. Every dollar strengthens the health, stability, and economic resilience of our communities—and keeps our neighbors nourished with dignity. That’s why we’re grateful to NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Councilman Justin Brannan, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, and the entire New York City Council for championing food equity by including $100 million in baseline funding for Community Food Connection in the Council’s budget response. Now, we must make sure this critical funding makes it across the finish line in the final city budget. Our communities are counting on it. 🔗 SIGN HERE: https://bit.ly/3PHI7Fi

This Women’s History Month was a celebration of strength, resilience, and action. 🧡 From flowers to food, support to smiles, we made sure the women of NYC had what they needed to feel empowered. Endless gratitude to Vita Coco, P&G, and Beauty Pie for powering our mission this month and helping us build a stronger, more supported future for all. ✨

Join us on the steps of City Hall to demand a food-secure future for all New Yorkers! Food prices are at record highs, food pantries are overwhelmed, and critical funding is at risk. Now is the time to take action. We’re calling on Mayor Adams and the NYC Council to fund Community Food Connection at $100M in the next budget—because no New Yorker should go hungry. 🗓 Date: April 3, 2025 📍 Location: NYC City Hall Steps ✊ Who: Food Bank For NYC, City Harvest, United Way of NYC & more Your voice matters. Your presence matters. Show up, speak out, and stand with us in the fight against food insecurity. SIGN UP: https://bit.ly/4cbe0AR

New Yorkers don’t stay quiet when our communities are on the line. 📢 This week, we marched straight to the Governor’s office with City Harvest and United Way, delivering thousands of petition signatures demanding better food policies in the State Budget. The clock is ticking on the budget deadline, but there’s still time to add your name. ⏰ Sign the petition before April 1st and let’s make real change happen! ✍️ SIGN HERE: https://bit.ly/4jbH65m

At our first Eat For Good dinner of the year, the incredible Missy Robbins & Evan Funke served up more than just an unforgettable meal at MISI, they helped raise nearly 210,000 meals for New Yorkers facing food insecurity. With support from MetLife, United Airlines, Acqua Panna, S.Pellegrino, and Tito's Handmade Vodka, this night was proof that when we come together, we can create something truly meaningful. ✨Get the full story behind this incredible night. Read more: https://bit.ly/4j61uoe

Our Mobile Pantry at the Renaissance School of Arts was buzzing with energy as Vita Coco volunteers showed up strong—helping distribute fresh, culturally relevant food AND keeping our community hydrated with their coconutty products (including their new Treats line! 👀) More than 175 households took home fresh produce like yuca, pineapple, and papaya, along with pantry staples, 200 period kits, and fresh flowers from Scotts Flowers NYC in honor of Women's History Month. 💐 From student volunteers to neighbors lending a hand, this pantry isn’t just about food—it’s about community, connection, and care. 🧡 READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4c9GISk

We couldn’t do this work without incredible partners like Crum & Forster! 🧡 Your support means more meals, more hope, and more impact for New Yorkers facing food insecurity - thank you!

On March 8, our #JusticeServed Campaign volunteers showed up strong at our Food Distribution Center in The Bronx, packing over 11,700 pounds of fresh produce for our neighbors! 🌟 Morning shift: Selendy Gay PLLC packed 5,700+ lbs 🌟 Afternoon teams: Ropes & Gray LLP, Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP, and Bloomberg Law packed 6,000+ lbs That’s 9,800+ meals heading to New Yorkers in need! 🧡 We’re on a mission to raise 1.25 million meals—help us get there: https://bit.ly/41T9Eur

Change happens when we come together. 🧡 We were proud to join SOMOS, Inc. (fka Somos el Futuro, Inc.) and Assembly Member Karines Reyes RN in Albany to push for stronger food security policies that put our communities first. The SOMOS Conference brought leaders and advocates together to drive real impact — Because food is a right, not a privilege. The work doesn’t stop here—add your voice! 📢 https://bit.ly/4i94gZR

This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s get real. Women do it all—working, raising kids, running households. But did you know they also face higher poverty rates, lower wages, and greater food insecurity than men? 📊 In NYC, over 825,000 women live below the poverty line. 📉 Women-led households earn 30% less than male-led ones. 🍽️ And 31.6% of female-led households rely on SNAP to get by. That’s why Food Bank For NYC is stepping up—to provide food, baby formula, hygiene products, and more to the women and families who need it most. But we can’t do it alone. 🧡 Stand with us. Donate, advocate, and help make food security a reality for all women. 🔗 Take action today: https://bit.ly/3QNQ9xa