When I first got involved with helping young people in need in New York, I quickly learned that there are so many needs beyond learning that affect children's lives. One of the most essential needs that I have continuously see interfere with a child's daily life is food insecurity. I got involved with City Harvest because I wanted to make a difference in this area for people in need of nutritious food.

Thirty-five years ago, City Harvest pioneered food rescue when a handful of New Yorkers stepped up to help our neighbors in need. Since then, they have rescued and delivered over 600 million pounds of food to feed New York City.

Today, more than 1.2 million New Yorkers, including one in five children, struggle to put meals on their tables. This year, City Harvest will collect 61 million pounds of excess food and deliver it free of charge to hundreds of soup kitchens, food pantries and other community food programs across the five boroughs. By redirecting this nutritious food from supermarkets, manufacturers, farmers markets, and restaurants to our neighbors in need, we can support our local communities and reduce the environmental impact of food that would otherwise go to waste.

Please help me make sure that good food doesn't go to waste when so many people are hungry by donating to my campaign. Together, we can make a difference on day, one meal, and one person at a time. 

Every $1 donated helps City Harvest rescue and deliver four pounds of good food. By donating, you’ll help keep City Harvest’s trucks on the road and filled with nutritious food for our neighbors in need. 

Click “Donate Now” to make a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you for your kindness, compassion and support!