Your Toolkit
Here are some tips, tools, and facts about hunger in New York City to help you run a successful fundraiser!
Learn everything you need to know with your fundraising toolkit.
Leverage social media.
Enlist support through your digital network. Share and post, tagging City Harvest. Check out our sample social media messages for ideas.
Share your custom link.
Consider including a link to your fundraiser page in the signature of your work and personal emails so everyone in your network is aware of your efforts. (Tip: use bitly.com to shorten your link.)
Talk about impact!
Make your fundraising goal tangible by translating it into how many pounds of food City Harvest can rescue and deliver—just 44 cents rescues and delivers one pound of food that would have otherwise gone to waste.
Add a personal touch.
Include a heartfelt personal message on your fundraising page and in emails about why you're supporting the cause and your connection to it.
Use our assets.
We're happy to provide you with the tips and tools you need to successfully fundraise! Use the stats below in your fundraising or download the full PDF.
Fact SheetMaking an Impact
City Harvest is New York's first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 81 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need.
220,000
City Harvest rescues and delivers more than 220,000 pounds of food daily.
92¢
92 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to our programs feeding New Yorkers in need.
81,000,000 lbs.
This year, City Harvest will rescue and deliver more than 81 million pounds of nutritious food, more than half of which will be fresh produce.
44¢
It costs City Harvest just 44 cents to rescue and deliver one pound of food.
23 Trucks
City Harvest delivers this rescued food free of charge to 400 soup kitchens, food pantries and other community food programs across the five boroughs, using a fleet of 23 trucks that are on the road seven days a week.
Hunger, Poverty and Food Waste in NYC
Sample Social Media Messages
Did you know that millions of New Yorkers face hunger? That’s why I’m fundraising to support @CityHarvestNYC as they help feed New York City. Donate to my campaign here: [Link to personalized URL]. #WeAreCityHarvest
I’m giving back this [fall/holiday season] by supporting @CityHarvestNYC‘s work feeding New York City. Help me make sure good food gets in the hands of those who need it most by supporting my fundraiser: [Link to personalized URL]. #WeAreCityHarvest
Support my campaign for @CityHarvestNYC and join me in helping feed New York City. Every $1.50 donated helps City Harvest rescue and deliver enough food to feed a family for a day. [Link to personalized URL] #WeAreCityHarvest
