In New York, 1 in 7 children face hunger and 1.8 million New Yorkers are food insecure. 

EvLovesNYC is a fully volunteer run non-profit organization bringing meals to New Yorkers in need. A few friends began this mission at the beginning of the pandemic after hearing about the lack of food and access to soup kitchens when Covid-19 hit New York City. They decided to take matters into their own hands and created what quickly became a powerhouse of positive change. 

Since 2020, EvLovesNYC has provided over 400,000 meals, and even more as you read this. They serve over 75 organizations who work with the most challenged populations in the city. EvLovesNYC understands that not everyone can get to the soup kitchens available so they work with people in all 5 boroughs who know where those truly hungry are. 

City Harvest is New York City’s largest food rescue organization. Their mission is to “end hunger in communities throughout New York City. We do this through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions.”

They offer countless ways to take action within all boroughs including on-site group, corporate, or individual volunteering, providing nutrition education to children and/or families, assisting with repacks, and much more. There can never be enough hands on deck!

Millions of New Yorkers walk by community fridges or pantries every day without even knowing! It may be the simplest way to add giving back into your week. 

In New York, there are currently 146 locations to drop food to help those facing food insecurity.

Visit nycfridge.com for a full map to find the closest fridge or pantry near you. Here you can also check for any restrictions on your community fridge by clicking on it within the map.

Bring what you can whenever you can!

Collect your food scraps throughout the week, invite a friend to go on a walk, and bring your food scraps together to a composting site near you!

Composting turns your food scraps and plant waste into clean energy while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.

The drastic and positive effects of composting

A map NYC’s drop off spots + how and what to compost.

By composting, you can make a meaningful contribution to both environmental sustainability and clean energy generation.

You know that extra winter coat you haven’t worn in years? We know the perfect place for it! New York Cares collects new or gently used coats to distribute to New Yorkers in need.

View the map of drop off locations in New York City here.

The Annual Coat Drive launches on November 1st and runs through the last day of February of each year.

If you are seeing this during a month the coat drive is not open, visit newyorkcares.org to learn more about their current events and programs , countless volunteer opportunities, or sign up for one time or recurring donations.

A $25 monthly donation can give up to 40 New Yorkers the resources and opportunities they deserve. Every and any dollar counts.