RIVER FUND
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Feeding and empowering those we serve to move beyond the lines of poverty. Food poverty is no longer a problem for only low-income New Yorkers.
The River Fund served more than 81,000 people in 2009 and based on current trends for food insufficiency, over 100,000 people in 2010 and increasing numbers every year after. Current economic strains are affecting middle-income New Yorkers with increasing difficulty in affording food. Food insufficiency precipitates diet-related conditions such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension and reduces possibilities for a healthy lifestyle, especially among women, children, seniors, the working poor and people with disabilities. We expect to meet our client's growing needs in 2010 and beyond. We hope you will support us in reaching our goals:
*receiving and storing more products
*increasing distribution services
*feeding more people and
*enhancing our programs
The River Fund feeds and empowers those we serve to move beyond the lines of poverty:
*children
*the homeless
*low-income seniors
*working poor families
*children and adults living with HIV/AIDS
Towards this end, we support and affirm all people with equal regard to age, gender, creed, ethnic origin and sexual orientation. No donation is ever too small. Please help us make a difference in the lives of people who live in hunger. If you need additional information, please give us a call on 718.441.1125
10/31/2025
42 million Americans are expected to lose their SNAP benefits tomorrow, November 1, due to government cuts, leaving millions of families, seniors, and children struggling to afford basic meals.
When SNAP is taken away stability for our neighbors and our community is also taken away.
SNAP benefits are a lifeline.
10/30/2025
What a night! ✨
Our 2025 RIVER FUND Gala brought together friends, partners, and neighbors to celebrate our MISSION and COMMUNITY.
We were enormously proud to honor Jill, Harry, Sadie, Fletcher, and Ivy Kargman — a family whose unwavering commitment to service continues to strengthen the fabric of our city.
From Board Member Harold Ford, Jr.’s call to turn care into ACTION, to Mary C. Tiedemann Graduates Aaishah and Alisha Mahadeo sharing what it means to feel safe, seen, and supported, every moment reminded us why RIVER FUND’s work matters.
And as Swami closed the evening: “The best part of who we are is in the caring of each other.”
Cherished partners and dearest friends , , and and everyone at helped to it a most memorable and meaningful evening...
It is with the generosity of our entire COMMUNITY, RIVER FUND continues to meet families where they are - helping them move beyond the lines of poverty with dignity.
Together, we look ahead to our next chapter: building the RIVER FUND Community Empowerment Center, a permanent home where Our Mission will continue to grow stronger.
Photography by Christopher Zapata
10/28/2025
Tonight we embrace and recognize Our RIVER FUND Commmunity.
Gratitude to our beloved friends and RIVER FUND Family and ❤️Sweet Tatum❤️for helping to build our community and for standing with our New York neighbors in need.
Together we continue in 'taking poverty personally'!
10/27/2025
The Kargman Family Shows Up!
WE LOVE YOU Jill, Harry, Sadie, Ivy and Fletch ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We cannot wait to honor your family AND celebrate our RIVER FUND Community together tomorrow!
Your humanity makes us who we are.
10/27/2025
The best part of who we are is in the caring of each other ❤️
10/26/2025
champions Our RIVER FUND community!
Maia, our beloved RIVER FUND Board Secretary described RIVER FUND in one word:
Rooted.
That captures it!
Our connection to COMMUNITY, our commitment to each other, and the humanity in how we show up is rooted in everything we do.
Maia thoughtfully and meaningful also shared:
WHAT INSPIRED her partnership...
HOW HER CORE VALUES align wih RIVER FUND...
WHO MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION....
We ❤️ you, Maia.
Gratitude to the whole James family for joining our RIVER FUND FAMILY in taking poverty personally!
Cherished RIVER FUND Board Member embodies the heart and the HUMANITY of RIVER FUND!
Commitment to serve.
Commitment to give back.
Commitment to COMMUNITY.
GRATITUDE for always showing up!
GRATITUDE for taking poverty personally.
You have cracked our hearts wide open, Melissa.
We love you! ❤️ (and Noble too!)
Forever proud to stand alongside Sherry Algredo, Chairwoman of Queens Community Board 9, in our shared commitment to serving our most vulnerable New York neighbors.
Sherry, you are a FORCE!
We remain grateful for all that you do to advocate for RIVER FUND and for your tireless efforts to help bridge the poverty gap right here in our Queens Community.
Your compassion and leadership continue to inspire us all! ❤️
builds a Community of Care!
15 years... WOW
RIVER FUND Capital Board Chair Spencer Potts has been part of RIVER FUND since the very beginning, helping shape and strengthen Our Mission and BUILD OUR COMMUNITY with his passion, intention, and dedication.
Together we ensure of a sense of presence, self, and purpose.
Together we will continue to expand to meet the needs of some of our most vulnerable New York neighbors.
Together, we meet at the corner of Humanity and Service.
ONE LOVE SPENCE!
- we are immensely grateful for YOU!
Along with our cherished partners and dedicated friends at you have helped build and broaden our RIVER FUND COMMUNITY.
Thank YOU for your heart, purpose and commitment to Our Mission. Together, we are COMMUNITY and we thank you for making an IMPACT that matters.
We have nothing but GRATITUDE for you and our friendship.
Love, Your RIVER FUND Family!
RIVER FUND Board Member Sara Silverstein and her family SHOW UP.
They make an impact and bring OUR WORK to life by volunteering and taking poverty personally!
In the words of ‘everyone pitches in at RIVER FUND. It’s an incredible COMMUNITY!’
Thank you, Sara! ❤️ You are a cherished member of our COMMUNITY and we love you so.
10/20/2025
meets us at the intersection of humanity and service by providing a steady COMMUNITY of dedicated volunteers...
Our work is ONLY made possible through the power of VOLUNTEERING!
New York Cares
a
NEW YORK STATE of MIND
and clearly
the BEST part of who we are!!!
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89-11 Lefferts Boulevard
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| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |