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 takes place from Tuesday, October 20, 2026 through Friday, January 15, 2027.

Get involved and help us provide nutritious food to NYC families through the winter.

Learn more about City Harvest food drives.

Get Involved

How to Run a Traditional Food Drive
Download Poster (8.5 x 11)
Download Poster (11 x 17)
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?
This year, we’re partnering with Apple Bank, Brooklyn Public Library, FDNY, NYPD, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library serving as public drop off sites during the drive. Please check back here for a map to find your nearest drop off site.
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 $1.23 donated helps City Harvest feed two New Yorkers for a day. Donate today.