The Campaign Against Hunger | Food Bank, Brooklyn NY

A community's
approach to
caring

The Campaign Against Hunger has served New Yorkers for over 25 years — feeding families, growing urban farms, developing careers, and building lasting food security across Brooklyn and Queens.

1M+

New Yorkers Served

35M

Meals Provided

25+

Years of Service

Empowering neighbors to live healthier, more productive lives

Our mission is to empower our neighbors to lead healthier, more productive, and self-sufficient lives by increasing access to safe, nutritious food and related resources.

"TCAH's beginnings were undeniably modest—Dr. Melony Samuels responded to the needs of one single mother struggling to feed her four children. She would later serve 50 families in a church basement in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn."

Fast forward 25 years and TCAH is one of NYC's food security champions, serving over 1 million New Yorkers and providing 35 million nutritious meals since the onset of the pandemic. We acknowledge that hunger and poverty are complex problems. Instead of one-size-fits-all solutions, we offer interconnected programs that address the root causes of poverty.

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Food Access

SuperPantry

One of NYC's largest emergency food pantries. Open five days a week, clients choose their own fresh produce, whole grains, lean proteins, and clothing at no cost — supermarket-style.

Mobile Distribution

Fresh Vibes Market

A mobile produce distribution vehicle bringing affordable, fresh food directly to underserved communities throughout New York City. Because food access shouldn't depend on your zip code.

Urban farm community garden with fresh vegetables growing

Urban Farming

Urban Farms & Green Teens

TCAH cultivates Far Rock Farm, Saratoga Farm, Eastern Parkway Farm, and Arverne East Farm. Each summer, the Green Teens Internship gives young adults hands-on work in sustainable agriculture.

Students receiving weekend healthy snack packs at their school

Youth

Weekend Healthy Snack Program

Each Friday, 2,600+ no-prep snack packs go home with NYC students. Two servings of breakfast, lunch, and fresh fruit — addressing the critical nutrition gap when school meals pause.

TCAP career training program participants in a workshop

Workforce Dev

TCAP Career Advancement

A six-month pathway to employment for adults 25–55 facing barriers. Resume workshops, GED prep, paid internships, and wraparound support services for residents of Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, East NY, and Far Rockaway.

Social Services

Benefits Access

Helping our community beyond hunger: SNAP screening and enrollment, HEAP registration, health insurance enrollment, summer camp access, financial workshops, dental and vision check-ups.

Spotlight on local farmers building a fair food ecosystem

TCAH is leveraging a USDA Department of Agriculture & Markets grant to spotlight farmers' crucial roles in strengthening New York's food supply chain. As part of the NY Food for New York Families Program, we support Black and Veteran farmers who face systemic barriers while practicing sustainable agriculture.

Work at TCAH — expand our dynamic team

To meet the needs of our community, The Campaign Against Hunger is rapidly expanding. If you're passionate about food justice, community service, and building New York City's future, we want to hear from you.

For internship and volunteer positions, contact Volunteer Manager Michael Schaefer: mschaefer@tcahnyc.org. For all other positions: hr@tcahnyc.org

Your donation feeds a
Brooklyn family tonight

As the SNAP crisis deepens and demand at TCAH food pantries reaches record levels, your support is more critical than ever. Any amount helps. Every dollar translates directly into nutritious meals for New Yorkers facing food insecurity.

A community's
approach to
caring

Empowering neighbors to live healthier, more productive lives