Access to nutritious food is a human right
Since 2020, we have rescued over 20,000,000 pounds of nutritious food and distributed it to New Yorkers in need free of charge.
We reduce food insecurity, rescue excess food & promote sustainable food policy.
The USDA estimates that between 30% and 40% of all food produced goes to waste. New York City alone generates hundreds of millions of pounds of food waste annually—perfectly nutritious food that many New Yorkers need. Instead, it winds up in landfills, where it contributes to 6% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
We partner with local retailers and community groups to rescue and distribute this food, benefiting both communities in need and the environment.
Community Impact
Our work has had a significant impact on people living in NYC.
16.7 million
meals delivered
20 million pounds
of food rescued
150+
retail partners
10,688 metric tons
of CO2 saved
100,000+
hrs volunteered
There is enough food in this city to feed every resident a hundred times over. Gotham Food Pantry is building a better, healthier, more equitable New York City one meal at a time.
Feesa James
Treasurer, Dyckman Houses Tenant Association
Recent Updates
Take in the most breathtaking sunset in NYC — another incredible auction item this year! Two Flex Admission tickets to Edge NYC plus champagne vouchers from 1,100 feet up. Bid now and help Gotham Food Pantry deliver fresh produce across New York. @edgenyc
Take in the most breathtaking sunset in NYC — another incredible auction item this year! Two Flex Admission tickets to Edge NYC plus champagne vouchers from 1,100 feet up. Bid now and help Gotham Food Pantry deliver fresh produce across New York. @edgenyc
Score the toughest reservation in NYC history! An exclusive table for 4 at legendary Rao’s is up for auction. Savor historic Italian charm while supporting food access for our neighbors.
Score the toughest reservation in NYC history! An exclusive table for 4 at legendary Rao’s is up for auction. Savor historic Italian charm while supporting food access for our neighbors.
Meet Emma. 🏃♀️
She’s flying in from Europe to run the NYC Marathon for Gotham Food Pantry. That’s an ocean crossed and 26.2 miles through five boroughs, all so more New Yorkers have food on the table.
Every week we rescue over 100,000 pounds of good food and bring it to more than 3,000 families in NYC public housing. Every dollar Emma raises keeps our trucks on the road.
She’s putting in the miles. Help her cross the finish line: link in bio to support her run. 💙
@emmamerchiers we’re so glad you’re on the team.
#RunningToFeedNYC @nyrr
Meet Emma. 🏃♀️
She’s flying in from Europe to run the NYC Marathon for Gotham Food Pantry. That’s an ocean crossed and 26.2 miles through five boroughs, all so more New Yorkers have food on the table.
Every week we rescue over 100,000 pounds of good food and bring it to more than 3,000 families in NYC public housing. Every dollar Emma raises keeps our trucks on the road.
She’s putting in the miles. Help her cross the finish line: link in bio to support her run. 💙
@emmamerchiers we’re so glad you’re on the team.
#RunningToFeedNYC @nyrr
Aaron is running to feed more people in need! All donations go to fund our operations that bring nutritious food to food insecure communities.
You can support him using the linktree in our bio.
Aaron is running to feed more people in need! All donations go to fund our operations that bring nutritious food to food insecure communities.
You can support him using the linktree in our bio.
Last night, our Monday volunteers gave out an incredible 20,000 pounds of rescued food to more than 500 families in Manhattan and the Bronx.
Nights like this are only possible thanks to partnership with food donors, volunteer drivers, and partner organizations.
Thank you to @cityharvestnyc @pickabagellex @allsoulsnewyork @thefriendlyfridgebx and many more!
Last night, our Monday volunteers gave out an incredible 20,000 pounds of rescued food to more than 500 families in Manhattan and the Bronx.
Nights like this are only possible thanks to partnership with food donors, volunteer drivers, and partner organizations.
Thank you to @cityharvestnyc @pickabagellex @allsoulsnewyork @thefriendlyfridgebx and many more!
Get ready, New York! The Gotham Food Pantry 2026 Online Auction is officially LIVE! Bid on luxury getaways, Michelin dining, VIP tickets & more. Every bid directly feeds NYC families facing hunger. Link in bio to bid! #GothamFoodPantry #CharityAuction #NYC #FightHunger #AuctionIsLive
Get ready, New York! The Gotham Food Pantry 2026 Online Auction is officially LIVE! Bid on luxury getaways, Michelin dining, VIP tickets & more. Every bid directly feeds NYC families facing hunger. Link in bio to bid! #GothamFoodPantry #CharityAuction #NYC #FightHunger #AuctionIsLive
On October 1st, federal changes to SNAP will put more pressure on households already struggling to make ends meet.
New York State projects that more than 300,000 households will lose some or all of their SNAP benefits.
Make no mistake: food insecurity nonprofits cannot compensate for SNAP cuts on this scale. Not even close.
It is critical to protect access to food and healthcare. Donate at the link in our bio to support our work in response to the rising need.
#foodjustice #foodsecurity #endhunger #donate #nyc
On October 1st, federal changes to SNAP will put more pressure on households already struggling to make ends meet.
New York State projects that more than 300,000 households will lose some or all of their SNAP benefits.
Make no mistake: food insecurity nonprofits cannot compensate for SNAP cuts on this scale. Not even close.
It is critical to protect access to food and healthcare. Donate at the link in our bio to support our work in response to the rising need.
#foodjustice #foodsecurity #endhunger #donate #nyc
Tammy and her volunteer team at the NYCHA Woodside Houses serve the community every week. NYCHA tenant leaders and resident associations make our work possible.
Support the fight against hunger in NYC at the link in our bio.
#foodjustice #foodsecurity #endhunger #community #nyc
Tammy and her volunteer team at the NYCHA Woodside Houses serve the community every week. NYCHA tenant leaders and resident associations make our work possible.
Support the fight against hunger in NYC at the link in our bio.
#foodjustice #foodsecurity #endhunger #community #nyc
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