Direct Food Distribution

Advances policies to end hunger in the United States, including opposing harmful provisions in the Farm Bill and budget cuts to WIC, and advocating for the protection and expansion of federal nutrition programs.

Conducts and publishes original research and reports on federal nutrition programs, child hunger, poverty, and challenges facing low-income Americans to inform policy advocacy.

Refers individuals to nearby food pantries, soup kitchens, and free meal sites through a "Find Food" tool and by distributing downloadable neighborhood guides listing food resources across all five NYC boroughs.

Supports access to free meals for families and individuals through public schools and community sites during emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and assists with related benefit access such as P-EBT.

Hosts a national AmeriCorps VISTA program that deploys volunteers to support anti-hunger initiatives and capacity building in communities across the United States.

Operates a multilingual National Hunger Hotline (available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET) that connects individuals across all 50 states and U.S. territories with emergency food providers, local SNAP offices, WIC programs, and other government nutrition assistance programs.

Offers direct, step-by-step application support for SNAP and WIC benefits to low-income individuals and families, with specialized services for New York City and Idaho residents, including help with P-EBT card activation and Medicaid access.

Offers paid job training programs to 200 unemployed, underemployed, or low-wage workers in Illinois and Maryland to improve work skills and increase wages.

Offers training in leadership, advocacy, and community organizing to empower community members to address hunger and poverty.

Connects volunteers to skilled-based roles and other opportunities, including data verification for the USDA Hunger Hotline, food bank service, and grant application reviews, and facilitates volunteer engagement through events like the MLK Serve-A-Thon.

Provides food security for people in need through direct food distribution and related support services.

Conducts education and awareness initiatives to increase public concern and understanding about hunger and malnutrition.

Operates a food bank to serve individuals in need, including during natural disasters such as storms and earth disturbances.

Supports other animal welfare and rescue organizations by providing companion animal food, fostering services, and senior hospice care to strengthen their operational capacity.

Provides emergency relief to low-income families and individuals with pets, including pet food, help with veterinary bills, premium dog food for medical recovery, and basic financial support for life-saving operations.

Provided food assistance and support to communities on Long Island during the Coronavirus pandemic, leveraging community donations including from groups like the Boy Scouts.

Rescues companion animals from unsafe environments, places them in foster homes, and facilitates adoptions through partner organizations. The organization has rescued hundreds of animals across Long Island.

Supplies cat food and essential supplies to feral cat colony feeders and provides TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) support to manage and care for feral cat populations on Long Island.