The Actors Pantry

Since 1923, The Episcopal Actors’ Guild has provided emergency aid to New York performers “of all faiths, and none.” For most of our history, this has meant helping clients pay rent, utility bills or medical expenses; however, an alarming number of performers have told us they don’t have enough to eat. 

In response to this, EAG created a new and vital program we call The Actors Pantry. Now, when a performer comes for financial assistance, they’re able to leave with a bag of groceries as well.

If you are an EAG client, you are automatically eligible for this service. ​Please call 212-685-2927 to set up an appointment.

If you agree that feeding this city’s performers is important, then please consider donating to The Actors Pantry today!

How to give:
  1. Make a tax-deductible donation online or by mailing a check to Guild Hall, 1 E. 29th St., New York, NY 10016.
  2. Bring non-perishable food items to any EAG event or meeting.
  3. Use Fresh Direct, Amazon Smile (be sure to designate EAG as your charity), or another online retailer to have nonperishable food delivered directly to EAG (Mon – Fri., 10:00 – 4:30 pm).

We are grateful for any level of support you can offer, and look forward to having you as a partner in this effort to say
​“No More Starving Artists!”

Suggested Items to Donate

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  • Canned Meats/Tuna
  • Canned & Boxed Meals (Soups, Chili, Stew, Mac & Cheese)
  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned or Dried Beans & Peas
  • Canned Fruits & Vegetables
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Pasta, Rice & Cereals
  • 100% Fruit or Vegetable Juices (Canned, Plastic or Boxed)
  • Powdered or Evaporated Milk
  • Instant Breakfast Meals
  • Oatmeal
  • Crackers
  • Granola/Protein Bars
  • Condiments: Jelly, Jam, Mayonnaise, Salad Dressing, Syrup, Ketchup, Mustard
  • Vegetable Oil
 
To Ensure Safety, We Are UNABLE TO ACCEPT:
  • Expired Items
  • Rusty, unlabeled, or dented cans
  • Homemade items
  • Open or used items

Thank you to our Supporters
Cynthia Ader
Laurinda Barrett
Andrew Bauer
Teri Black
Peter Blaxill
Rosalie Calabrese
Dr. Cecilia H. Cantrell
Anstice Carroll
Bart Darby
William Damon
Virginia Day
James Dickson
Rob Donohoe
​Sarah Cushing Downs
Barbara Feldon
​John Flood
Karen & Ahron Foster
​Terry Foster
Joseph Germano
Jean Gerson Greer
Margaret Goodman
​Suzannah Grady
Grace Griparich
Robert Hampton
Robert Hefley
Sadelle Hershey-Miller
Elizabeth Howe
​Evangeline Johns
​Mervyn Kaufman
Anita Keal
​Michael Kunkel
Melinda Lissauer
Maeve McGuire
Julia McLaughlin
​Andrea Moynihan
Susan Merritt Nelsen
Nicholas Pavlik
Barbara & Gary Primosch
Louis Rachow
Gerardo Ramirez
​Sarah Ann Rodgers
​Carol Rosenwald
Betsy Ross
Camille & Ron Savitz
Leon Schwendener
Virginia Shreve
Andrew R. St. John
James Sutton
Natalie Swan
Terry Lee Swarts
​Gerard W. Tate
Lozita Van
Frank Weber
​Kathleen & Ken White
EAG is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts.