Daily News Food Drive
Tuesday, October 20, 2026–Friday, January 15, 2027
For more than 40 years, City Harvest and The New York Daily News have partnered to host the city’s largest food drive, which took place from Tuesday, October 20, 2026 through Friday, January 15, 2027.
This year, the drive raised nearly 600,000 pounds of food which we delivered, free of charge, to hundreds of food pantries and other community food programs across the five boroughs.
Get Involved
How to Run a Traditional Food Drive
Download Toolkits for Schools.
Download Toolkits for Corporations, Organizations, or Other Locations.
For more information or to schedule a pick-up of food drive donations weighing 100 pounds or more, email [email protected] or call 646.277.7800.
How to Run an Online Food Drive
We’ve partnered with #GiveHealthy, a platform that allows participants to order fresh produce to be delivered directly to the City Harvest warehouse.
Start Your Online Food Drive Today.
Download Toolkits for Schools.
Download Toolkits for Corporations, Organizations, or Other Locations.
Drop-Off Locations
Can’t run a food drive, but want to donate food?
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.
Drawing Activity
Get your kids involved in this fun drawing activity to help raise awareness of the Daily News Food Drive and City Harvest! Download your coloring page.
Interested in Donating Funds?
Every $1 donated helps City Harvest feed two New Yorkers for a day. Donate today.
