Feeding New York State

What Feeding New York State does

Feeding New York State is a nonprofit membership association headquartered in Albany, NY that serves as the statewide coordinating body for the 10 Feeding America-affiliated food banks operating in New York, together reaching nearly 3 million food-insecure residents through close to 3,000 community-based partner organizations across all 62 counties. Founded in its current form in 2019 (rebranded from the Food Bank Association of New York State), the organization shifted from a passive trade association into an active program operator that runs the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP), the Nourish New York farm-to-food-bank initiative, the Statewide Produce Sourcing Program, the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law implementation, the Venison Donation Program, the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP), and the Double Up Food Bucks NY SNAP-matching program. Through these programs it has moved 35+ million pounds of fresh food from 4,100+ farms via Nourish NY, recovered 5+ million pounds under the food scraps law, and helped raise retail food donations against a backdrop of 70% demand growth versus pre-pandemic levels.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; it operates a portfolio of grant-funded programs and advocacy functions rather than a unified software product. Its revenue model is composed of three streams: (1) individual and corporate donations collected via tiered giving ($15/100 lbs, $150/1,000 lbs, $1,500/10,000 lbs); (2) government grants channeled through New York State agencies (NYS DOH for HPNAP, NYS DEC for the food scraps law, and gubernatorial appropriations for Nourish NY); and (3) foundation/NGO grants from Feeding America, Walton Family Foundation, Ford Foundation, Guinness Foundation, GEICO Philanthropic Foundation, and others. Total grant funding under management was $5,066,062 in FY2023, and the operating budget for FY2026 is $4.2 million, supported by a staff of 10 (up from 1.5 staff at the time of the 2019 leadership transition). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: coordination with member food banks and grassroots partners, annual Lobby Day advocacy at the state capitol, and multi-channel donor communications across web, social, email, podcasts, and earned media.

Feeding New York State's customer base is multi-tiered: its direct "members" are the 10 food banks that govern the association through their CEOs on the Board; its end beneficiaries are nearly 3 million food-insecure New Yorkers; and its funding counterparties include state agencies, federal nutrition programs (SNAP/WIC administration), farmers, food processors, large retailers subject to the food scraps law, and a broad base of individual donors and philanthropic foundations. The organization operates exclusively within New York State.

Name

Feeding New York State

Legal name

Feeding New York State

Website

https://feedingnys.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feeding New York State is a nonprofit membership association that coordinates 10 Feeding America-affiliated food banks and nearly 3,000 community organizations across New York State, operating programs like Nourish NY, HPNAP, and the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law to combat hunger and food waste for nearly 3 million food-insecure New Yorkers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief Coordination Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Food bank association
• Hunger relief coordination
• Farm-to-food-bank distribution
• Food recovery programs
• Nonprofit advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization raises funds from individual donors, corporations, and foundations to support food recovery operations, truck donation programs, and administrative costs. Donation tiers include $15 = 100lbs of food delivered, $150 = 1,000lbs, $1,500 = 10,000lbs.
2. Government Grants and Programs: Feeding NYS receives state funding through programs including HPNAP (Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program) and Nourish NY initiative. The organization manages grant funding for member food banks and coordinates distribution of state resources.
3. Foundation and NGO Support: Funding from foundations including Feeding America, Walton Family Foundation, Ford Foundation, and others to support specific programs like Fresh To Go produce boxes, dairy distribution, and food waste reduction initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Feeding New York State is the statewide membership association of 10 Feeding America-affiliated food banks covering every county in New York. It provides advocacy, grant management, food recovery program coordination, and farm-to-food-bank logistics connecting farmers, food retailers, hunters, and donors with the network of food banks and nearly 3,000 community-based pantries and shelters. The organization does not distribute food directly; instead, it operates programs such as HPNAP, Nourish New York, the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law Program, and the Statewide Produce Sourcing Program to channel public and private resources to its member food banks.

Product overview

Feeding New York State is the state association of Feeding America-affiliated food banks, operating a portfolio of interconnected hunger relief programs rather than a unified software product. The core programs include HPNAP (Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program) providing operating funds for food banks and pantries, and Nourish New York connecting farmers with food banks to distribute fresh produce. Additional programs include the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law Program helping businesses donate excess food, the Statewide Produce Sourcing Program facilitating farm-to-food-bank distribution, the Venison Donation Program, SNAP outreach through NOEP, and Double Up Food Bucks matching SNAP purchases for fresh produce. These programs work together to support nearly 3 million food-insecure New Yorkers through a network of 10 member food banks and nearly 3,000 community-based organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed 35+ million pounds of fresh food from 4,100+ farms through Nourish NY since April 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding NYS is the state association of Feeding America's 10 member food banks in New York. This affiliation provides access to national resources, best practices, shared procurement, and collective advocacy capacity.
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEC partners with Feeding NYS to implement the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law, providing funding through the Environmental Protection Fund to increase food donation from large businesses and reduce landfill waste.
• Center for EcoTechnology (CET)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCET provides technical assistance to businesses for food waste reduction under a DEC partnership. Nearly $1 million funds a three-year effort to help businesses and municipalities increase food scraps recycling.
• NYS Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP), a major source of operating funds for food banks across New York state.
• SUNY (State University of New York)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through 'SUNY for All' initiative connects food-insecure New Yorkers with SUNY's free Online Training Center and auto-enrollment in SNAP benefits.
• Member Food Banks (10 organizations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor10 member food banks: FeedMore WNY, Foodlink, Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Food Bank of Central New York, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, Feeding Westchester, Island Harvest Food Bank, Long Island Cares, City Harvest, Food Bank for New York City. These food banks distribute hundreds of millions of pounds of food annually.
• NYS Department of Agriculture and MarketssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Nourish NY initiative connecting NY farmers with food banks; Commissioner Ball visits food banks to highlight agricultural partnerships.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• WhyHunger: National hunger relief and social justice organization supporting grassroots solutions. Comparable in advocacy and donor mobilization approaches, with overlap in supporting food bank networks.
• Food Research & Action Center (FRAC): National advocacy organization working to end hunger through research, policy analysis, and advocacy. Comparable in policy and advocacy focus, especially around SNAP, child nutrition, and federal anti-hunger programs that Feeding NYS also engages on.
• MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger: National anti-hunger advocacy and grantmaking organization focused on federal nutrition policy. Comparable to Feeding NYS's advocacy arm, though operating at the federal level rather than a single state.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National parent network of 200+ food banks including Feeding NYS's 10 member food banks. Directly comparable as the umbrella association, provides grant funding, shared procurement, and collective advocacy capacity; broader in scope but closely aligned in mission.
• Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry): National nonprofit running the No Kid Hungry campaign focused on childhood hunger. Comparable in hunger relief advocacy and federal/state policy engagement, particularly around child nutrition programs that intersect with Feeding NYS's work.

Direct peers

• Island Harvest Food Bank: Long Island-based Feeding America food bank and Feeding NYS member. Comparable as a regional food bank with food rescue programs, operating under Feeding NYS's statewide coordination umbrella.
• City Harvest: NYC-based food rescue organization and Feeding NYS member food bank. Comparable in mission of food rescue and distribution in New York, with overlapping donor networks and policy interests at the state level.
• Food Bank for New York City: One of Feeding NYS's 10 member food banks and the largest in the network. Directly comparable as a Feeding America-affiliated food bank operating hunger relief in New York; sister organization rather than competitor but materially comparable in mission and donor base.
• Hunger Free America: National grassroots hunger advocacy organization operating hunger hotlines, SNAP outreach, and policy campaigns. Comparable mission and tactics to Feeding NYS's advocacy and NOEP (SNAP outreach) programs.
• Foodlink: Rochester-based Feeding America food bank and member of Feeding NYS. Comparable as a regional food bank distributing hundreds of millions of pounds of food annually, with similar donor mix and state policy exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/feedingnys
• Facebookfacebook.com/feedingnys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feeding-new-york-state
• Instagraminstagram.com/feedingnys

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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