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2025 Community Giving Fundraiser

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Christ Disciples International Food Pantry

📅 December 20, 2025  |  📍 Bronx, New York


Celebrating Compassion. Strengthening Hope. Transforming Lives.

As the largest food pantry in Bronx County, Christ Disciples International Food Pantry serves an average of 50,000 household members each month, distributing over one million pounds of nutritious food annually—free of charge.

Our mission goes beyond food. We restore dignityhope, and opportunity by connecting families to resources that transform lives. This December, we will honor the selfless volunteers and partners who make this work possible—while raising vital funds to sustain our impact.

Why Your Support Matters

  • Celebrate and empower the volunteers who serve our neighbors with compassion.
  • Sustain food distribution to tens of thousands of Bronx residents.
  • Strengthen holistic programs that provide nutrition, resources, and hope.
  • Invest in the dignity and well-being of families across our borough.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Commitment Deadline: November 28, 2025

LevelAmountBenefits
Platinum Sponsor$15,000• Premier recognition as Event Sponsor on all promotional materials.
• Speaking opportunity at the event
• Logo placement on event banner, website, and printed program
• Full-page ad in event program
• 10 VIP seats at the event
Gold Sponsor$10,000• Prominent recognition on promotional materials
• Logo placement on event banner, website, and printed program
• Half-page ad in event program
• 8 VIP seats at the event
Silver Sponsor$5,000• Recognition on promotional materials
• Logo placement on event banner and program
• Quarter-page ad in event program
• 6 VIP seats at the event
Bronze Sponsor$2,500• Recognition in event program
• Logo placement on event banner
• 4 VIP seats at the event
Community Sponsor$1,000• Recognition in event program
• 2 VIP seats at the event

Recognized Service & Impact

  • Food Bank for NYC’s Agency of the Year (2021)
  • Commendation from The New York Times
  • Mahoney/Shankman Award from the 52nd Police Precinct
  • Recognition from our New York City Council Member
  • Volunteer partnership with New York Cares since the COVID-19 pandemic

Contact

Emaeyak Ekanem, Executive Director

📞 (646) 294-7726   |   ✉️ emaeyak@christdisciples.org

Become a Sponsor

Together, we can bring hope and nourishment to families across New York City.
Share your interest below, and our team will connect with you soon.

“For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.

Matthew 25: 35-36

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Emaeyak Ekanem

Our multi-racial congregation of people--blacks, whites, browns, the
poor and rich - sitting together side-by-side worshiping God in a
beautiful church space which seats 370 people. We give God the glory.

Christ Disciples International Ministries Food Pantry Photo 1

Our Team

CEO Emaeyak

Emaeyak Ekanem

Phone : (646) 294-7726

Grace Brown

Grace Brown

Phone : (646) 294-7726

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Become a Sponsor

Together, we can bring hope and nourishment to families across New York City.
Share your interest below, and our team will connect with you soon.