Mission
Food is as timeless as it is universal. A good bite of food has the potential to brighten up a beat-down face, to cause a man to stand up a bit straighter, or to elicit emotions they haven't felt in decades.
We create joy in the homeless community through this shared love of food. Our aim is to introduce foreign cuisines to the impoverished by partnering with restaurants and homeless shelters to distribute meals and other survival items to those in need. We talk with those we serve, and our goal, more important than anything, is to make them smile.
FoodShareJoy is a multi-district network of student-leaders comprised of food lovers and sharers alike. Based in Westchester, NY, we partner with local and interstate homeless shelters and work towards our vision to empower communities with the shared love of good food.
Our Partners
Lifting Up Westchester
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Service Organization based in Westchester, NY with personalized programs to uplift individuals experiencing homelessness.
Covenant House NY
501(c)(3) Organization, the largest service provider for youth experiencing homelessness in NY.
The Bowery Mission
501(c)(3) Organization with flagship location on Bowery Street, NY with a mission of providing meals to the homeless and rebuilding lives.
Westchester Youth Congress
Student-run organization based in Westchester, NY dedicated to creating change through multiple forms of events in the community.
Feeding Westchester
The sole food bank in the Westchester Area, serving 220,000 people per-month on average.
ERL Hospitality and Grassroots Kitchen
A collection of restaurants in Westchester County passionate about food that is good for the soul. Plant forward. Planet first. Always mindful.
Our IMPACT
4
Partnerships with State Nonprofits
35
Dedicated Members
$10,600
Raised for Food-Related Causes
in 3 years of operation.
8650+
Meals Created and Lives Reached
counting all food-related donations.
730
People Touched Directly
430 who have directly received our home-cooked meals and/or essential supply kits.
