New York Common Pantry

10/15/2026

The Roundtable’s 2025 Annual Report is here, and it tells a story of a sector under real pressure and a coalition that held together. When a federal shutdown disrupted SNAP benefits, just as need and food costs were already climbing, our members responded the way they always do: by working together.

This year, members of The Roundtable served 60 million meals and distributed 62.8 million pounds of food across 950 sites in all five boroughs, backed by $50 million in collective purchasing power. Read the full story of how collaboration showed up in 2025: https://theroundtablenyc.org/reports

10/14/2026

Thank you to all our corporate volunteer groups for coming to the Pantry and helping to feed our neighbors for the month of September!

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10/13/2026

Rising costs continue to make it challenging for individuals and families in under-resourced communities to meet their basic needs. At New York Common Pantry, we’re committed to connecting our neighbors with nutritious food and essential resources, including healthcare benefits, SNAP, and other social services.

Want to learn more about the affordability challenges New Yorkers are facing? Read The New York Times’ feature on how New Yorkers are navigating the cost of living: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/14/nyregion/nyc-budgeting-affordability-younger.html

Help make a difference. Support New York Common Pantry’s work to provide nutritious food and connect New Yorkers with essential resources: https://nycommonpantry.org/donate-to-new-york-common-pantry/

10/12/2026

Help Fill Pantry Shelves This Holiday Season!

This Thanksgiving, join New York Common Pantry in spreading gratitude and nourishing our community through our Thanksgiving Food Drive!

Now through November, we’re collecting our most-needed food items to help ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious food this holiday season.

🥫 Most-needed items include:
-Canned or dry beans, fruits, and vegetables
-Canned protein (tuna, salmon, or chicken)
-Rice, pasta, grains, and cereals
-Peanut butter
-Shelf-stable milk and milk alternatives

📍 Drop off donations: New York Common Pantry 8 East 109th Street, New York, NY 10029

🕒 Monday–Saturday: 8 AM–4 PM | Sunday: 2–4 PM

📦 Donating more than 75 lbs? Email [email protected] to arrange a pickup.

Every donation makes a difference. Together, we can help fill pantry shelves and bring hope, nourishment, and comfort to our neighbors this Thanksgiving!

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10/10/2026

For Rachel, running the NYC Marathon has always been a dream. This year, she’s turning that dream into an opportunity to make a difference. After moving to New York City, Rachel began volunteering with New York Common Pantry and saw firsthand the impact of its work and the sense of community it creates.

We’re incredibly grateful to have Rachel run for New York Common Pantry! Help Rachel reach her fundraising goal and support the fight against hunger:
https://give.nycommonpantry.org/fundraiser/7236478

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10/08/2026

A little more income shouldn’t mean less food on the table.

The SNAP “benefits cliff” can leave families worse off when a small increase in earnings leads to a loss of critical food assistance. The loss of support means individuals and families will have less to cover groceries, housing, childcare, transportation, and other essentials. Stephen Grimaldi, our Executive Director, weighed in on this critical issue. "People want to work and increase their earnings, but they also have to look at what happens to their household's overall financial situation," he said.

At New York Common Pantry, we’re working to help bridge these gaps by providing nutritious food and supportive services to New Yorkers facing food insecurity. No one should have to choose between moving forward financially and putting food on the table.

Read the Newsweek article here: https://www.newsweek.com/snap-benefits-cliff-more-money-leave-families-worse-off-12488051

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Thank you Consulate General of Japan in New York for volunteering at New York Common Pantry and helping with preparing and serving Hot Meals to the community! We also appreciate you providing ITO EN tea for our Hot Meals guests. Your generosity and support made a meaningful difference!

10/06/2026

🦃🍽️ Let's make sure every table is full this holiday season!

Join us for a festive Friendsgiving celebration hosted by the New York Common Pantry's Associate Board! Gather your friends, enjoy an incredible meal, and help us fight food insecurity right here in NYC.

Generously sponsored by Restaurant Associates, the evening features a drinks reception followed by a delicious 3-course, family-style Thanksgiving dinner. 🍷🍂

🗓️ Thursday, November 12 | New York Common Pantry
🍸 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Drinks Reception
🍽️ 8:00 – 10:00 PM | Seated Dinner

Purchase tickets here: https://give.nycommonpantry.org/friendsgiving-2026

10/05/2026

✨Good food, great company, and a cause that matters. ✨

Save the date for our annual Friendsgiving celebration benefiting New York Common Pantry! Let’s kick off the holiday season together while making a real impact for our NYC neighbors.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
⭐ Hosted by the NYCP’s Associate Board

Stay tuned for ticket information soon!