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
🏃♀️ Emma is running the TCS New York City Marathon for Gotham Food Pantry! 🗽
If you’ve been to our Monday night distribution, you know @emmawescott . She is part of Gotham’s core. She’s also an invaluable member of our Junior Board, and she already ran the @nyrr half-marathon for GFP in March. Now she’s going the full 26.2.
Emma makes Gotham stronger and more capable every single day 💛
Here’s how you can show up for her:
👉 Donate to Emma’s fundraiser at the link in bio
📣 Cheer her on along the course on race day
💬 Drop some love for Emma in the comments below
Let’s get her (and our community) across the finish line. 🧡
#GothamFoodPantry #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCMarathon #RunForACause #foodrescue
🏃♀️ Emma is running the TCS New York City Marathon for Gotham Food Pantry! 🗽
If you’ve been to our Monday night distribution, you know @emmawescott . She is part of Gotham’s core. She’s also an invaluable member of our Junior Board, and she already ran the @nyrr half-marathon for GFP in March. Now she’s going the full 26.2.
Emma makes Gotham stronger and more capable every single day 💛
Here’s how you can show up for her:
👉 Donate to Emma’s fundraiser at the link in bio
📣 Cheer her on along the course on race day
💬 Drop some love for Emma in the comments below
Let’s get her (and our community) across the finish line. 🧡
#GothamFoodPantry #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCMarathon #RunForACause #foodrescue
BID NOW ➡️➡️ Palm Springs Getaway, anyone? 🌴🌴 Win a 2-night villa escape at the iconic Parker Palm Springs! Bid big to feed families across NYC! Link in bio
BID NOW ➡️➡️ Palm Springs Getaway, anyone? 🌴🌴 Win a 2-night villa escape at the iconic Parker Palm Springs! Bid big to feed families across NYC! Link in bio
Meet Team Gotham runner Jake Silby! 🏃♂️🗽
Jake is a Brooklyn-based product designer taking on 26.2 miles in support of Gotham Food Pantry. His fundraising helps us rescue surplus food and get it to New Yorkers facing food insecurity.
Thank you, Jake, for putting in the miles for our neighbors. We’ll be cheering you on!
Show Jake some support with a donation through the link in our bio. 💚
@jakersilby @nyrr #nycmarathon #foodsecurity
Meet Team Gotham runner Jake Silby! 🏃♂️🗽
Jake is a Brooklyn-based product designer taking on 26.2 miles in support of Gotham Food Pantry. His fundraising helps us rescue surplus food and get it to New Yorkers facing food insecurity.
Thank you, Jake, for putting in the miles for our neighbors. We’ll be cheering you on!
Show Jake some support with a donation through the link in our bio. 💚
@jakersilby @nyrr #nycmarathon #foodsecurity
You’ve seen the flyers. Now get one signed. ✍️🎸
Dan Smith, the New York legend whose flyers are as much a part of this city as the subway itself, is signing six flyers for the Gotham Food Pantry online auction.
Bids start at $25. Bidding closes Wednesday, Nov 4 at 9 PM.
🔗 Link in bio to bid.
#DanSmith #NYC #NewYorkCity #OnlyInNYC #SignedFlyer CharityAuction GothamFoodPantry @dansmithmusicnyc
You’ve seen the flyers. Now get one signed. ✍️🎸
Dan Smith, the New York legend whose flyers are as much a part of this city as the subway itself, is signing six flyers for the Gotham Food Pantry online auction.
Bids start at $25. Bidding closes Wednesday, Nov 4 at 9 PM.
🔗 Link in bio to bid.
#DanSmith #NYC #NewYorkCity #OnlyInNYC #SignedFlyer CharityAuction GothamFoodPantry @dansmithmusicnyc
Volunteers got in the Halloween spirit last night with a massive delivery of pumpkins from @cityharvestnyc alongside rescued groceries from @traderjoes and @amazon
Our team at @allsoulsnewyork distributed over 9000 pounds of high-quality rescued food to more than 150 households.
#foodjustice #endhunger #volunteer #mutualaid #nyc
Volunteers got in the Halloween spirit last night with a massive delivery of pumpkins from @cityharvestnyc alongside rescued groceries from @traderjoes and @amazon
Our team at @allsoulsnewyork distributed over 9000 pounds of high-quality rescued food to more than 150 households.
#foodjustice #endhunger #volunteer #mutualaid #nyc
Gather your foodie crew for an unforgettable evening in the West Village! A premier 3-course dinner for four at @lartusi is up for bids. Exceptional Italian cuisine for an essential cause.
#LArtusi #WestVillage #NYCDining #GothamFoodPantry #bidnow
Gather your foodie crew for an unforgettable evening in the West Village! A premier 3-course dinner for four at @lartusi is up for bids. Exceptional Italian cuisine for an essential cause.
#LArtusi #WestVillage #NYCDining #GothamFoodPantry #bidnow
BID NOW 🍒🍦➡️ Your next gathering, with @sourcherries.nyc 🍒 Bid on a custom frozen yogurt cart experience for your next event, with a flavor made just for the occasion. Bid now until November 4th!
BID NOW 🍒🍦➡️ Your next gathering, with @sourcherries.nyc 🍒 Bid on a custom frozen yogurt cart experience for your next event, with a flavor made just for the occasion. Bid now until November 4th!
Partnering with new @goopkitchen locations means healthy, fresh-made food going directly to seniors in the NYCHA Pomonok Houses.
RA President Tamika Williams and @teemonee rescued these meals from a staff training day at the new Goop Kitchen in Downtown Brooklyn and brought it back to the community.
Food is medicine, and providing residents with clean, delicious meals is prioritizing their health and fighting food waste at the same time.
#foodrescue #foodjustice #mutualaid #community #nyc
Partnering with new @goopkitchen locations means healthy, fresh-made food going directly to seniors in the NYCHA Pomonok Houses.
RA President Tamika Williams and @teemonee rescued these meals from a staff training day at the new Goop Kitchen in Downtown Brooklyn and brought it back to the community.
Food is medicine, and providing residents with clean, delicious meals is prioritizing their health and fighting food waste at the same time.
#foodrescue #foodjustice #mutualaid #community #nyc
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