The Council of Jewish Organizations

Reaching Out Community Services is a non-profit organization based in Brooklyn, NY, dedicated to eliminating hunger and providing essential services to financially disadvantaged individuals and families in the five boroughs of New York City. Through their Food Pantry Program and various other initiatives, they strive to meet the needs of struggling neighbors in a compassionate and dignified manner. The organization is grateful for the support of foundations, organizations, groups, and community members who have contributed to their mission of helping those in need. Their commitment to making a difference in the community is evident through their partnerships with local council members, the Rotary Club of Verrazano, and charitable foundations such as The Stern Family Charitable Foundation and The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, Inc.Generated from the website

Founded in 1983, Food Bank For New York City is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides after-school and emergency food programs. It conducts food stamp prescreening. The organization operates a soup kitchen and food pantry. It is a certified member of Feeding America and the Food Bank Association of New York State. Food Bank For New York City has partnerships with Abraham Natural Foods, Baldor Specialty Foods, Beyer Lightning, Blue Ribbon Fish, and Abuelitas & Empanadas. It operates a subsidiary called FoodChange. The organization s warehouse is spread over an area of more than 35,000 square feet. Food Bank For New York City is a recipient of several awards for its excellence and efficiency in the successful management of emergency food programs from Charity Navigator. The organization also publishes a variety of informative materials for agencies, legislators, media, corporations and hunger relief organizations.

Nonprofit organization offering counseling for public benefits and income tax filing with a healthy food pantry and urban gardens run by a large corp of vlunteers.