MISSION
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The River Fund's mission to feed and empower those we serve to move beyond the line of poverty encompasses food and non-food needs of people living near or below the poverty level. People need the basic necessities of food, shelter and a sense of self-dignity. Our programs are designed to help meet those needs in a safe and supportive environment. To this end, we support and affirm all people regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. |
WHO WE SERVE
| 2010 | 2011 Estimates | |||
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SERVED: |
WILL SERVE: |
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| CHILDREN | 39,530 | CHILDREN | 43,000 |
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| WOMEN | 24,663 | WOMEN | 27,000 | |
| MEN | 17,368 | MEN | 20,000 | |
| SENIORS | 19,459 | SENIORS | 22,000 | |
| TOTAL: | 101,020 | TOTAL: | 112,000 | |
Ethnic populations:
33% Latinos
28% Black Non-Latinos
19% Caucasian Non-Latinos
20% Asian
Communities:
Queens: Richmond Hill, Jamaica, So. Ozone Park, Ozone Park
Brooklyn: Coney Island