Support NYRF: Sponsor a Dinner for Families

Project Overview

Families facing pediatric illnesses experience high rates of food insecurity. The Meal Program provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a pantry and shared kitchens. Meals can be taken to-go for families at the hospital or enjoyed in our dining room. In 2023, we distributed 72,250 meals to 2,408 family members staying at the House.

Project Description

Our meal program ensures that families facing pediatric illnesses have reliable access to nutritious food, alleviating the burden of food insecurity. We provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner to up to 95 families daily. Offering breakfast costs around $500, lunch $2,500, and dinner $3,500. Dinners are often sponsored and served by corporate volunteer groups, fostering community engagement. In 2023, we distributed over 72,250 meals to 2,408 individuals, including 826 different sick children and 1,582 additional siblings and caretakers staying at our House.

We are aiming to raise $3,500 for NYRF to sponsor one dinner. The funding will directly cover meal costs, as well as some staff time to facilitate a dinner that will serve up to 95 families, including over 250 sick children, their siblings, and their parents/caretakers.