The Numbers Speak for Themselves...

According to the weekly Chelsea Now, "In a comprehensive survey on the subject released last week, the New York City Coalition Against Hunger found that across the five boroughs, emergency food programs are serving an average of 28 percent more people than a year ago."

The Food Bank For New York City has released its figures for 2007, reporting that "the number of NYC residents who experienced difficulty affording needed food throughout the year has steadily increased every year, from 2 million in 2003 to 3.1 million in 2007 — a 55 percent increase. Those who would not be able to afford needed food immediately after the loss of their household income has increased from approximately 1.3 million in 2003 to approximately 1.6 million in 2007 — a 23 percent increase."

Since those figures are nearly one year old, the situation has surely gotten worse. By attending Get Canned, you are helping us to address this deficit. Thanks for doing your part to support your fellow New Yorkers in need!

Get Canned Goes Orange

Get Canned has accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the Food Bank for New York City's annual NYC Goes Orange campaign. NYC Goes Orange brings together corporate, media, and individual partners to raise awareness and funds to help the Food Bank end hunger in New York City.  

We have set up a Virtual Food Drive donation page to make it easier for you to make a difference.  All donations are tax deductible. 

If you prefer to send a check, you can do so using the following address:

Attn: Suzanne Hogan Go Orange Online

Food Bank for New York City

39 Broadway, 10th Floor

New York, NY 10006

*Please make all checks payable to Food Bank for New York City*

Whatever you can give, it adds up! We will keep you posted on our goal to raise $5,000.00 before Get Canned, Tuesday, December 16th. You can also click here to keep up to date with our progress. 

Orange is the color for hunger awareness. We hope you can join us in our fight against hunger by making NYC Go Orange!

Let's Work Together to End Hunger

Food Bank for New York City has signed on to partner with Get Canned to collect canned goods to feed hungry New Yorkers. Food Bank for New York City has been recognized for the last 25 years as the city's major hunger-relief organization.  

There are more than three million New Yorkers who have difficulty affording food - an astounding number and one that continues to increase as the donated food supply drops to an all-time low and energy and fuel costs skyrocket. 

You CAN make a difference. 

In lieu of a $10 admission fee to Get Canned, all guests who bring 2 cans of non-perishable food will be given complimentary admittance to the event. 

The top ten most needed items are: canned beans, milk, fruit, vegetables, juice, meat, fish, soup, stew and peanut butter.