About Us

Welcome to Our New Website!

Welcome to the Food Bank of WNY’s new web page!  We are very excited to not only have a better looking site, but more importantly offer you a place that is easy to navigate and provides you with more information.  One of our most important goals is the have the best possible communication.  We know this will be a great way to share all our news, upcoming events, and everything else we have to offer as well a resource for our member agencies.  We hope you enjoy it!


Food Bank of WNY building

History

In 1978, a group of community and religious leaders met at the Community Action Organization to develop a comprehensive method of food crisis intervention. In 1979 we became the 39th food bank affiliated with the Second Harvest chain and distributed food to eighteen agencies.

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FAQ's

Learn more about what the Food Bank does and how it impacts Western New York. Pooled here are the most frequently asked questions.

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Our Team

Looking for someone specific? Browse through the staff list to contact a food bank representative.

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