Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and preventing food waste across 23 counties in New York State. Founded in 1982, the organization collects large-scale food donations from the food industry and distributes them to a network of over 1,000 charitable agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. In addition to food distribution, the organization operates programs such as the BackPack Program for children and provides nutritional education to the community. It serves as a central hub for food security, managing millions of pounds of food annually to support residents in need.