Mission: Food Bank For New York City's mission is to end hunger by organizing food, information and support for community survival and dignity. Food Bank has been working to end food poverty in our five boroughs for over 38 years. As the city's largest hunger-relief organization, we employ a multifaceted approach centered on helping low-income New Yorkers overcome their circumstances and achieve greater independence. (Less)

Food Bank For New York City is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1983, and donations are tax-deductible.