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New Mexico, New York food Banks

 

New Mexico

Roadrunner Food Bank - Conduit for food which gets distributed through a statewide network of emergency food pantries, group homes, low-income day care centers, shelters, soup kitchens, and smaller, regional food banks. Part of the America's Second Harvest network. Site has a calendar of events and how to help.

 New York

  • City Harvest - History, FAQ, hunger statistics, food donation guidelines, list of recipient agencies, volunteer application, and a kid-focused section. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • Food Bank For New York City - Warehouses and distributes free food for hungry New Yorkers. Hunger statistics, stories of people in need, virtual food drive, and agency directory. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • Food Bank of Central New York - Works to eliminate hunger through food distribution, education and advocacy in cooperation with the community. News, how to help, how to get food assistance, and nutrition tips. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • Food Bank of Western New York - Supports the counties of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara. Features history, special programs, and information about how to help.
  • Food Bank of the Southern Tier - Collects and rescues food from businesses and the local community and distributes it to hungry people. Information on how they operate and clients. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • Foodlink, Inc. - Volunteer needs, program information, agency spotlight, and guidelines on how to host a food drive. Part of the America's Second Harvest network. New York.
  • Island Harvest - Rescues and distributes food to hungry people in New York. Photo gallery, press releases, how to donate, information on special events, and hunger facts. Part of the America's Second Harvest network. Long Island, New York.
  • Island Harvest Archives - Collecting articles and photographs about the organization.
  • Long Island Cares - List of upcoming events, bulletin board, news, ways to help, and information on services for member agencies. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.
  • Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York - Alleviates hunger by collecting food donations from the food industry and distributing these to charitable agencies who feed the needy in northeastern New York state.
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