Note: Pay attention to the posted drive schedule above which may span a different time frame than the default time slots in the volunteer signup form.
Nationwide Food Drive
Location: Daily News Food Drive | NYC
Location Details
New York City, New York
Help feed our city this holiday season by dropping off non-perishable food donations at any participating FDNY or NYPD station or Apple Bank serving as public drop-off sites throughout the five boroughs from October 21 through January 16.
Food Drop Off
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Food Pick Up
For those impacted by the shutdown, visit us:
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How to Donate Food
Open for Drop Off
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Donation Guidelines
Nonperishables: Acceptable up to 1 year past the printed date if unopened and in good condition.
Canned goods: Acceptable up to 2 years past the printed date if unopened and undamaged.
Please avoid items that are opened, leaking, or severely dented.
No homemade or perishable foods, please.
Food to Donate
Food items most needed:
- Dry & Boxed Meals (Pasta, rice, macaroni & cheese, Rice-A-Roni, Hamburger Helper, instant potatoes, etc.)
- Healthy snacks (Trail mix, dried fruit, nuts, jerky, granola or protein bars, whole-grain crackers)
- Healthy drinks (100% fruit juice, vitamin water, electrolyte or sports drinks, non-carbonated, shelf-stable)
- Canned & Packaged Proteins (Tuna, chicken, salmon, beans, chili, peanut butter)
- Canned Fruits & Vegetables (Fruit packed in juice, low-sodium or no-salt-added vegetables)
- Baking & Cooking Staples (Flour, sugar, cooking oil, boxed baking mixes, pancake mix, syrup)
- Condiments & Sauces (Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing, salsa, BBQ sauce, etc)
Non-perishables: Okay if 1 year past expiration date (unopened)
Canned food: Okay if 2 years past expiration date
How to Donate Financially
Local Food Bank Donation
Donate to City HarvestHow to Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Government Shutdown Daily News Food Drive | NYC Food Drive!
You may select as many volunteer time slots as you would like. This form will send your contact information and availability to the local food drive coordinator.