Food Bank For New York City's 25th Anniversary and 5th Annual Can-Do Awards Dinner

The speaker, an honorary co-chair, discusses their involvement with the Food Bank of New York City, highlighting its impact and efficiency. They explain that the Food Bank is more than a soup kitchen, serving diverse communities across New York's five boroughs. The speaker emphasizes the importance of giving back, both as a public figure and personally, sharing their family's involvement with food banks in Athens, Georgia, and New York City.

What aspect of the Food Bank of New York City does the speaker find extraordinary?

• The percentage of donations that directly help people

• The number of locations it operates

• The variety of food it offers

• The number of volunteers it has

How does the Food Bank of New York City differ from a typical soup kitchen?

• It operates in only one borough

• It provides only canned food

• It only serves the homeless

• It supports various organizations across the city

According to the speaker, who benefits from the Food Bank's services?

• Both homeless and working individuals

• Only unemployed individuals

• Only children

• Only homeless individuals

Why does the speaker feel a responsibility to give back?

• Because they are a public figure

• Because they have a lot of free time

• Because they want to be famous

• Because they are required by law

What is the speaker's connection to food banks outside of New York?

• They work with a food bank in Athens, Georgia

• They have no connection

• They volunteer at a food bank in Texas

• They donate money to a food bank in California