The Food Bank for New York City received $6 million in federal funding on September 21, 2026 to expand and modernize its Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in the Bronx. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the grant, which aims to improve the hub’s capacity as federal food assistance funding is being reduced.
The Hunts Point facility serves as a central hub for distributing food to residents across the city. Expanding the Bronx hub comes as food insecurity rises, prompting the organization to upgrade its operations to meet growing demand.