City Harvest’s holiday food drive helps put food on tables of Jewish New Yorkers

City Harvest, New York City's largest food rescue organization, is conducting its annual High Holidays Food Drive, aiming to deliver 9.2 million pounds of food, including fresh produce and kosher meat, to 29 kosher-food programs citywide. This initiative addresses the significant need for kosher items during a time of particular importance for Jewish families, especially as one in four Jewish New Yorkers reportedly struggles financially. The drive, which runs through October 2nd, coincides with Hunger Action Month. Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest, stated, "Every New Yorker deserves to celebrate the holidays with food on the table that reflects their traditions and meets their dietary needs."