Fundraising
Fundraising to Combat Food Insecurity in NYC
Every dollar donated goes directly toward helping a portion of the over 1.2 million New Yorkers in need, according to the NYC Mayor’s Office.
This means that countless families are forced to choose between paying rent or buying food, while children and seniors go without the nourishment they need to thrive. This issue is not just about hunger — it’s about the long-term impact on health, well-being, and opportunity.
Whether it’s stocking food pantries, distributing hygiene kits, or funding our advocacy campaigns for long-term solutions, your contributions make a tangible impact. Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to live with dignity.
Why Your Financial Support Is Critical
Your financial support allows us to:
1. Provide Immediate Relief: Every dollar helps us purchase and distribute nutritious food and essential supplies to New Yorkers who need them the most. We work with local community organizations to ensure that your donations have the greatest possible impact.
2. Expand Our Reach: Your donations help us extend our services to more communities across NYC, particularly in neighborhoods that are disproportionately affected by poverty and inequality. The more resources we have, the more people we can serve.
3. Fuel Our Advocacy Efforts: Beyond meeting immediate needs, we are committed to addressing the root causes of food insecurity and poverty. Your contributions support our advocacy work and help us push for policy changes that ensure long-term solutions. These solutions include supporting wage equality and ensuring more equitable access to food and supplies.
4. Empower Communities: We don’t just distribute food and supplies — we also work with local leaders such as The Bowery Mission to empower communities. By supporting grassroots initiatives and providing education about food insecurity and poverty, we help foster long-term resilience and community-driven solutions.
Where Your Money Goes
Transparency is important to us and we want you to know exactly how your donation is making a difference. Due to no overhead costs, 100% of your donation fuels our mission. Here’s just a glimpse of what your donations can accomplish.
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Can provide a family of four with the ingredients for a nutritious lunch.
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Can supply hygiene kits, including soap, toothpaste, and feminine hygiene products, to individuals living in shelters or on the streets.
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Can stock a local food pantry with fresh produce and non-perishable items. This can help to meet the growing demand for food assistance in underserved neighborhoods.
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Can help fund an advocacy campaign that fights for critical policy changes that will improve access to food assistance programs and public resources.
Every Dollar Counts
By helping families through difficult times, you give them the chance to focus on building a brighter future. The difference that your donation makes is immediate, but its effects can last a lifetime. Every dollar and hour volunteered brings us one step closer to a city where hunger and hardship are no longer the norm. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to this critical cause.