About
Food Bank For New York City is the city's first food bank and its largest hunger relief organization, working since 1983 to end food insecurity across the five boroughs. An independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 13-3179546) and a member of the Feeding America network, the organization provides fresh food, benefits assistance, and nutrition education through roughly 800 food access locations throughout New York City.
Mission
To empower every New Yorker to achieve food security — providing fresh food, SNAP assistance, and nutrition education for lasting stability.
What they do
- Food distribution across all five boroughs through a network of nearly 800 partners
- Community Kitchens offering hot meals, groceries, health checks, and SNAP support
- Campus Pantry, delivering groceries to K-12 schools and colleges
- Mobile pantries bringing food directly to communities
- SNAP enrollment assistance and free tax filing help (financial empowerment)
- Nutrition education focused on healthy living
- Disaster relief services
Scale and impact
Since 1983, Food Bank For New York City reports having delivered 1.6 billion pounds of nutritious food, secured $465 million in SNAP benefits for New Yorkers, empowered more than 630,000 people through nutrition education, and delivered more than 23 million meals to students and families through its Campus Pantry program. The organization states that every $1 donated provides up to 3 meals for New Yorkers.
Financials
According to its IRS Form 990 as reported by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, for the fiscal year ending June 2025 Food Bank For New York City reported total revenue of $173,505,104, total expenses of $175,667,473, and net assets of $38,879,439. The IRS issued the organization's tax exemption in November 1983.
Governance
Headquartered in the Bronx, New York, the organization maintains a leadership team and board of directors, along with an Ambassador Council featuring community voices.