Jason Biggs Helps Raise Funds For 8.5 Million Meals At City Harvest Gala
American Pie star shares heartwarming moments from NYC charity event supporting food insecure
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Actor Jason Biggs took to Instagram to share his experience at City Harvest’s annual gala, where the organization successfully raised enough funds to provide 8.5 million meals for New Yorkers facing food insecurity.
The “American Pie” star posted a series of photos from the charity event, showcasing his involvement with New York City’s first and largest food rescue organization. In his caption, Biggs described it as a “wonderful night” at the City Harvest annual gala, highlighting the impressive achievement of raising enough funds to provide millions of meals for those in need.
The images from the gala show Biggs dressed elegantly in formal attire, participating in the fundraising event alongside other supporters. The photos capture the atmosphere of the evening, with Biggs posing at what appears to be the venue for the high-profile charity function.
This isn’t Biggs’ first involvement with City Harvest. Just weeks before the gala, he had announced his role as host of the upcoming event. In a previous Instagram post from April, he wrote: “I’m excited to share that I’m hosting @cityharvestnyc’s upcoming Gala on 4/22! As New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, City Harvest collects perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it, free of charge, to food pantries and soup kitchens across the city to help feed our neighbors in need.”
In that announcement, Biggs also noted that the gala is City Harvest’s largest fundraising event, encouraging his followers to learn how they could support the cause by visiting the organization’s website.
City Harvest has been at the forefront of addressing food insecurity in New York City since its inception. The organization operates on a simple but effective model: rescuing food that would otherwise be wasted and redistributing it to those in need through a network of food pantries and soup kitchens across the city.
Through the hashtag #WeAreCityHarvest, which Biggs has used in his posts, the organization builds community awareness around its mission to combat hunger in New York City.
Beyond his work with City Harvest, Biggs has shown commitment to other charitable causes as well. Recently, he shared that he was among the honorees at the Phoenix House Annual Soirée, supporting recovery programs across New York and Long Island. In his post about that event, he described it as “a celebration of resilience, and a rallying call for continued access to lifesaving services.”
These involvements highlight Biggs’ dedication to giving back to communities in need, particularly in New York, where he spends much of his time.
Jason Biggs first rose to fame with his role as Jim Levenstein in the 1999 comedy “American Pie” and its sequels. He has maintained a steady career in both film and television, with notable appearances in shows like “Orange Is the New Black.”
Beyond his acting career, Biggs has been married to actress and author Jenny Mollen for 17 years. Just days before the City Harvest gala, Mollen posted an anniversary tribute to her husband on Instagram, saying, “17 years of this. Happy Anniversary @biggsjason.”
The couple has recently been working together professionally as well. They’re bringing back the show “Dinner and a Movie” on TBS, where they host celebrities for meals and film screenings. Recent episodes have featured guests such as Malin Akerman.
While maintaining his acting career, Biggs continues to leverage his platform for philanthropic causes. His presence at fundraising events like the City Harvest gala helps bring attention to important social issues while mobilizing support from his fanbase and industry connections.
The success of the recent gala, with its impressive fundraising results, demonstrates the powerful impact that celebrity involvement can have in supporting humanitarian efforts. The 8.5 million meals that will be provided to New Yorkers in need represent a tangible difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity across the city.
Through his ongoing commitment to organizations like City Harvest, Biggs exemplifies how public figures can use their influence to address pressing social challenges and inspire others to contribute to meaningful causes.
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