Food Bank for New York City


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Charity Navigator — the nation's largest independent charity evaluator — has given the Food Bank a four-star rating for effective and fiscally responsible management for four, consecutive years.

Only 6 percent of charities rated have received this many consecutive four-star evaluations.



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Our Programs


In New York City, 3.1 million people reported difficulty affording needed food throughout the past year. 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 Prescreening & Outreach Free Tax Assistance
Senior Food Program

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

Education & Nutrition
Our Education & Nutrition 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.
Children’s Programs CookShop for Teens: EATWISE
CookShop for Adults Food Program Network Services

Financial Empowerment
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 Prescreening & Outreach Free 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 Program Locator

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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