Celebrating 20 years of service!
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The River Fund New York’s Fundraiser
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When: May 23, 2012, at 7:00p.m.
Where: CATCH ROOF, one of New York City’s most exciting new venues. FREE open bar and spectacular hors d’oeuvres from TV’s “Top Chef” Winner, Hung Huynh.
Kick off the summer at this highly anticipated event.
Food Bank for NYC "Can Do Award” 2012
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River Fund Executive Director, Swami Durga Das accepted the Food Bank for NYC's Can Do Award in memory of Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati, Founder on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
The work of The River Fund New York was selected from among 1,600 organizations as the honoree because of our outstanding 20-year track record in helping to end hunger in New York City.
Now in its 10th year, the Can-Do Awards is the primary fundraising event of the Food Bank for New York City. This year's eventt raised some $1.4million for hunger in New York City from guests that included: Mario Batali, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Stanley Tucci, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt, Richard Belzer, Gail Simmons, Ellie Krieger, Tom Colicchio, Noah Emmerich, Anne Burrell, Patricia Clarkson, Jill Hennessy, Oliver Platt, Jack Mcbrayer, Margaret Purvis, Michael Stipe, Wendy Williams, Rocsi Diaz and Kelly Bensimon.
(Photo compliments of Getty Images)
Our Press Coverages:
Wall Street Journal: "Poll: Veterans Looking for Food Help"
The Forum: "Giving Dignity With Charity"
The Queens Courier: "River Fund gives food, toys and so much more"
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Client Choice Pantry line, Richmond Hill, Queens
Current economic trends are adversely affecting both low and middle income New Yorkers making it difficult for families to afford healthy food.
Healthy lifestyles are being compromised by inexpensive, low nutritional value foods that contribute to diet-related conditions such as: diabetes, obesity and hypertension; especially among children, women, seniors and people with disabilities.
To serve the growing needs of our clients, we hope you will support us in reaching our goals for 2012:
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Make a difference in the lives of people living with hunger.
No donation is too small.