Gillibrand Celebrates $6 Million Investment For Food Bank For NYC’s Hunts Point Food Distribution Center

Gillibrand Celebrates $6 Million Investment For Food Bank For NYC's Hunts Point Food Distribution Center

Sep 21, 2026

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, stood with Bronx elected officials and Food Bank For NYC to celebrate the $6 million she secured for major renovations and modernization of Food Bank For NYC's Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in the Bronx.

"Food Bank For NYC distributes millions of pounds of food to families, seniors, and other New Yorkers in need each year," said Senator Gillibrand. "I'm proud to have led the effort to secure $6 million in federal funding to support the comprehensive renovation and expansion of the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, and I'm committed to fighting for more federal resources to expand access to healthy and nutritious food, promote local job creation, and help New Yorkers thrive."

"This incredible investment in Food Bank For New York City's Hunts Point warehouse is a commitment to addressing food insecurity and expanding access to nutritious food in communities that need it most," said New York State Senator Jose M. Serrano. "This critical funding will strengthen our local food distribution infrastructure, helping ensure that Bronx families have reliable access to healthy food while improving the health and well-being of our communities. As the Senator of the 29th Senate District, I am grateful to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and our fellow elected officials for securing this important investment for our communities."

"Hunts Point is not only the heart of New York City's food system; it is critical infrastructure that millions of New Yorkers depend on every day," said New York State Assemblymember Amanda Septimo. "This $6 million investment will strengthen that infrastructure, expand Food Bank For New York City's ability to get millions more pounds of food to families, and ensure The Bronx continues to lead the fight against hunger across our city. At a moment when families are feeling enormous pressure at the grocery store, investments that increase our capacity to feed New Yorkers could not be more important."

"I grew up here in the South Bronx, raised by a single mother who relied on food distributions powered by Food Bank For New York City to help us get by," said Council Member Justin E. Sanchez. "At a time when the White House is determined to cut programs that feed New Yorkers their work is more important than ever. Senator Gillibrand's outstanding investment will strengthen the Food Bank's infrastructure, expand its capacity, and help ensure it can meet this moment as more New Yorkers are forced to turn to its network for support."

"We are grateful to Senator Gillibrand for her support of vital federal food and nutrition programs and for helping secure this $6 million investment in Food Bank For New York City's Hunts Point Food Distribution Center," said Bob Silvia, Chief Procurement and Operations Officer at Food Bank For NYC. "Investments in both nutrition assistance programs and food distribution infrastructure are essential to ensuring that families can access food when they need it most."

Food Bank For NYC is the city's largest hunger relief organization, and its 90,000 square foot Hunts Point Distribution Center is the city's largest hunger relief logistics hub. Last year, more than 90 million pounds of food was distributed through the Food Bank For NYC network, including nearly 31 million pounds of produce.

Since 2019, visits to New York City food pantries have increased by 82%. Meanwhile the Trump administration has slashed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and caused prices for groceries to skyrocket. More than 1.6 million people in New York City rely on SNAP, but with new expanded work requirements and eligibility rules, 223,000 New Yorkers are at risk of losing food assistance. Additionally, with the federal government shifting substantial SNAP costs to states, New York State, counties, and the city will be on the hook for an estimated $1.3 billion in administrative and benefits costs annually.

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