KeyBank Foundation donated $40,000 to Rethink Food, supporting culturally celebrated meals across New York City. This investment will provide approximately 7,400 hot, nutritious meals to food-insecure communities through the Neighborhood Meals Program. The partnership reflects KeyBank’s commitment to combating food insecurity while strengthening community ties.
🔥 Quick Facts
- $40,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to Rethink Food announced December 17, 2025
- Funds support approximately 7,400 meals for food-insecure New Yorkers
- Since 2023, KeyBank has donated approximately $100,000 total to Rethink Food
- Rethink Food has distributed over 33 million meals since 2017 founding
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The KeyBank Foundation has made significant progress in addressing food insecurity across New York City through its latest philanthropic commitment. John Manginelli, Hudson Valley/Metro NY President at KeyBank, emphasized the bank’s dedication to community support during challenging times.
“Everyone needs help from time to time, often during times help feels furthest away,” Manginelli stated. The foundation’s investment in Rethink Food demonstrates how financial institutions can partner with nonprofits to create meaningful community impact beyond traditional banking services.
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The Neighborhood Meals Program represents Rethink Food’s core mission to transform how communities access nutritious food. Founded in 2020 during the pandemic, the program partners with local restaurants to prepare meals that reflect the cultural preferences and dietary needs of the communities they serve.
Matt Jozwiak, founder and CEO of Rethink Food, highlighted how KeyBank’s grant creates cascading benefits. “KeyBank’s support provides the funds needed to prepare and distribute nutritious meals, as well as opens up economic development opportunities for our partners and their staff, amplifying our impact beyond mere meal provision,” Jozwiak explained.
About Rethink Food’s Impact Across NYC
| Metric | Details |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Total Meals Distributed | Over 33 million |
| Weekly Meal Distribution | Over 10,000 meals per week |
| Food Converted to Meals | Over 3 million pounds donated |
| Restaurant Investment | Over $147 million directed to local restaurants |
Rethink Food operates the Sustainable Community Kitchen in New York City, delivering nutritious meals across multiple neighborhoods. The organization tackles a critical national challenge: food insecurity affects 47 million people in the United States while approximately 42% of national food supply goes uneaten.
KeyBank’s Long-Term Commitment to Rethink Food Partnership
This latest $40,000 grant represents KeyBank’s sustained investment in food security solutions. Since 2023, KeyBank Foundation has contributed approximately $100,000 total to Rethink Food, supporting both the NYC Restaurant Program and special initiatives.
Previous KeyBank support included sponsorship of Rethink Food’s 8-year anniversary event and the organization’s 2023 Marathon Sign-Making Party. This ongoing partnership demonstrates how corporate philanthropy can build momentum for nonprofit missions over multiple years.
How KeyBank’s Grant Transforms Community Meals and Economic Opportunity
The $40,000 investment goes beyond providing meals—it creates economic pathways for restaurant workers and community partners. Rethink Food’s model employs local restaurants to prepare meals, ensuring that funding flows directly into neighborhood economies while addressing food insecurity.
Jozwiak emphasized this dual benefit: “In addition to strengthening our operational capacity, this grant will help us expand our reach to more vulnerable populations.” The funding supports meal preparation, distribution infrastructure, and expansion to underserved neighborhoods where food security challenges are most acute. For more information about supporting this mission, visit rethinkfood.org or call 212-364-7040.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance – KeyBank and Rethink Food partnership announcement
- 3BL Media – KeyBank Foundation corporate responsibility campaigns
- Rethink Food – Organization mission and impact statistics
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