Now is the time to help the more than 4 million New Yorkers — mainly children, women, seniors, people with disabilities and the working poor — struggle to afford food. Food Bank for New York City will double your donation through June 30th.
Click on the image below to make your contribution now.
FJC, a donor-advised fund, is generously matching, dollar for dollar, any new or increased donation up to $50,000.
That means your $25 dollars, combined with FJC’s matching funds, will help the Food Bank provide 250 meals to New Yorkers in need!
In response to the economic crisis and increased demand for food assistance, the Food Bank is trying to reach this goal by April 30, 2009.
Times are tough, but here’s a chance to make a difference and double your impact by helping twice as many hungry children, women and men get much-need food and support.
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All proceeds will go to protecting the Amazon Rainforest through the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s oldest and largest global environmental network.
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While enjoying an unseasonably cold early spring stroll to assess the changing restaurant-scape in Greenwich Village, I discovered some pretty significant restaurant turnovers.
Quinto Quarto, Bedford Ave, Greenwich Village
A.O.C. Bedford, a beloved, though short-lived neighborhood Spaniard mysteriously shuttered in late 2007 now has Quinto Quarto Osteria Romana, a chain from Italy, specializing in offal, occupying the space. It would appear that Roman chain is poised to open any day now.
Berimbao, Carmine St., Greenwich Village
Deborah’s Life Love Food of Carmine St., a neighborhood charmer with killer cheeseburgers and moderate prices is also gone as of January. Mirroring Deborah’s three worded life-affirming moniker, a full operational Brazilian restaurant, Berimbau Food, Rhythm & Joy has taken up the space. With a canary-yellow and promising good music, it seems like it might bring some needed liveliness to the block.
Spice, W. 13 St., Greenwich Village
The stylish fall 2008 newcomer and a restaurant that I had positively endorsed, Tong Thai Brasserie has also closed its doors. Tong’s original concept and menu are being replaced with the generic NYC Thai chain, Spice.
On the brighter side of things…it beats an empty storefront with a grim “for rent” sign in front of it.
Time to catch up with old friends? High time for some quality time with a spouse or a parent? Why not do it in over lunch or dinner on March 8th and let your check go toward donations to the New York City Food Bank?
The front page of today’s New York Times reported a 30% rise in demand at food banks in 2008.
Enjoy a nice meal out and help give to this important cause.
Click on the image below for participating restaurants.
Share Our Strength is a program that is dedicated to ending childhood hunger. You can help make a difference by patronizing restaurants that contribute to this program. Be sure to inform the restaurant staff that you value their support of this program and encourage them to keep up their efforts.
For a list of participating restaurants near you, click on the image below.
In a recent op-ed, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof discussed the correlation between acts of philanthropy and political orientation. He concluded that when it comes to donating, liberals are tightwads.
Whatever your political leanings may be, do not let these challenging economic times rob you of the spirit of giving. There are many ways to donate help and resources. Below are some suggestions on how to give kindly and wisely.
Click on the images below for details on each program.
In this season of giving thanks, let us be grateful for goodness received and reach out to
New Yorkers in need.
By donating to the Food Bank for New York City’s Check Out Hunger program at your local supermarket, you can help feed hungry New Yorkers this winter.
Donating is as simple as food shopping. Just go to your local supermarket at purchase a Check Out Hunger coupon. You can donate as little as $1.00.
There are over 100 participating supermarkets in the New York area. These include Fairway, The Food Emporium, Stop and Shop, Waldbaums, Food Town, Path Mark, King Kullen and many more.
Every $5 donated to the Check Out Hunger program helps the Food Bank provide enough food for 25 meals for New Yorkers in need.
