Food donations are a simple act of kindness and can help feed the hungry. You can donate to your local food pantry, food bank, or online. Whatever your reason, it is a beautiful way to give back and make your food shopping seem less like a waste. No one should go hungry. You can also donate any leftovers from your meals to a shelter or food bank.
Help feed the hungry.
Food donations are a great way to make a difference in the lives of hungry people. While many people donate food to food banks during the holiday season, the need is constant and is not seasonal, so any time of the year is an excellent time to donate. If you can donate food, consider giving pantry staples and shelf-stable foods. Ideally, you’d donate food items that you would eat, too. Food banks generally accept donations, but you can also take them to a local food pantry.
In New York City, there are several food banks to which you can donate. The Food Bank for New York City, the oldest food bank in the city, is one option. This organization partners with hundreds of soup kitchens and food pantries throughout the five boroughs. They also maintain a handy map that can help you find food distribution resources in your area.
Donate food to a local food bank
Donating food to a local food bank is a great way to give back to your community. Your donation will make a difference in people experiencing hardships and hunger. Food banks have many partners that help them provide food to needy people. They also work with local soup kitchens and food pantries to distribute food.
There are several food banks in your area, and you can easily find one to help. These organizations need a variety of items that you can donate. If you are looking for things to contribute, you can use the “items to donate” search box to find what’s in need.
Most people think of canned goods and non-perishable food when donating. This includes tinned goods, stock cubes, condiments, and jarred sauces. But food banks also accept donations of non-perishable items such as toiletries and hygiene products.
In addition to the food banks, you can donate directly to local hunger relief organizations and food shelves. A donation of $1 can provide three meals for someone hungry. Some food banks need pantry staples like low-sodium canned vegetables, rice, and fruit.
Donate online
To donate food online, residents of New York City should visit donateNYC.com and browse through the map to find an organization that accepts donations. They can donate any amount of safe, edible food, and donateNYC will match the gift with an organization nearest to them. The two can then coordinate a pickup time and delivery date. Donations can be made to a nonprofit, government agency, or school. An automated tax receipt can accompany the gift.
Every dollar you donate provides six nutritious meals to families in need. Many families must choose between paying their bills or avoiding hunger during hard times. Food for the Hungry is here to help. The organization accepts donations from individuals, businesses, and corporations and has an everyday workplace giving program. Individual donors can support its work in the United States and worldwide.
Drop off at a food pantry
If you have extra food around the house, consider dropping it off at a local food pantry today. The Hour Children’s food pantry on 12th Street in Long Island City, Queens, needs low-sodium beef stew. Drop off food on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between nine a.m. and five p.m. This pantry has helped feed more than 9,000 people in the last year.
The West Side Campaign Against Hunger in Manhattan accepts low-sodium crackers, whole-grain pasta, and canned fruit with no added sugar. Its address is 263 West 86th Street, open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours vary by location. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are the best times to drop off food. Soup Kitchens are also open on Sundays. Make an appointment or bring a referral before dropping off your food. You’ll need to get your residency proof to enter a food pantry.
