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NEW YORK FOOD PROJECT INC
KENMORE, NY · EIN 924010146 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE K30 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Micro (<$100K) · newyorkfoodproject.com
revenue
$15K
expenses
$10K
net assets
$4K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

FOOD ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION

profile · synthesized from sources

New York Food Project provides free groceries and nutritious food to individuals and families facing food insecurity across New York. Through food distribution, recovery, emergency relief, and community gardens, the organization addresses hunger while promoting sustainability and community resilience. Founded on the principle that access to food is a basic human right, it relies on volunteers, donations, and partnerships to sustain its programs.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Gardens
Establishes and maintains gardens in underserved areas to enable individuals to grow their own fresh produce and build community resilience.
Emergency Relief
Provides immediate food assistance during crises by collaborating with emergency management and disaster response organizations.
Food Distribution
Collects, sorts, and distributes food to local food banks, shelters, and community organizations to ensure access to nutritious food for those in need.
Food Recovery
Partners with local businesses, restaurants, and farms to rescue surplus food and redistribute it to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
    • Food acquisition and distribution
      Engages in the collection, sorting, and distribution of food to individuals in need, including through partner agencies such as food banks, shelters, and community organizations. Rescues surplus food from businesses, restaurants, and farms to expand reach and reduce waste.
    • Use of financial donations to support food programs
      Utilizes monetary contributions to secure and distribute food, maintain operational facilities, and develop innovative solutions to combat food insecurity.
    • Volunteer program coordination
      Organizes volunteer efforts to support food insecurity programs, including food sorting, packing, event assistance, and administrative tasks.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Community garden development and maintenance
      Establishes and supports community gardens in underserved neighborhoods to promote local cultivation and access to fresh produce.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Emergency food assistance during crises
      Provides immediate food aid in response to disasters and emergencies, ensuring access to essential nutrition during critical times.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Fundraising events for food insecurity programs
      Hosts charity runs, gala dinners, and other events to raise financial resources and public awareness in support of food insecurity initiatives.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$8K55%
Program service revenue$7K45%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4K
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • AMY TRIEU — BOARD MEMBER
  • PHUC PHAM — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • PHUONG PHUNG — BOARD CHAIR
  • TRACY TRIEU — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Businesses and organizations with shared commitment to ending food insecurity Partner — Collaborates on corporate partnerships involving sponsorships, donations, and employee engagement programs.
  • disaster response organizations Partner — Collaborates with disaster response organizations to provide emergency food relief during crises
  • farms Partner — Partners with farms to rescue surplus food for redistribution
  • local businesses Partner — Partners with local businesses to rescue surplus food for redistribution
  • local emergency management agencies Partner — Collaborates with local emergency management agencies to provide emergency food relief during crises
  • restaurants Partner — Partners with restaurants to rescue surplus food for redistribution
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Client-Centered Food Assistance Model
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By providing food assistance with compassion, dignity, and respect, we empower individuals toward long-term food security because treating people with dignity increases engagement and self-efficacy in managing their food needs.
  • Community-Based Food Production
    methodology: community_gardens
    By establishing community gardens in underserved areas, we increase access to nutritious food and build community resilience because local food production fosters empowerment, self-sufficiency, and sustained engagement in healthy eating.
  • Food Recovery and Redistribution
    methodology: food_recovery
    By rescuing surplus food from businesses and farms, we reduce hunger and food waste simultaneously because redirecting edible surplus to people in need addresses food insecurity while advancing environmental sustainability.
  • Policy Advocacy for Food Equity
    methodology: advocacy-for-policy-change
    By engaging with local legislators to advocate for policy changes, we promote systemic food access and equity because structural reforms produce broader, more durable improvements in food security than service provision alone.