💛 The Mission

This holiday season, we’re inviting everyone who loves Biz — and everyone who believes no one should go hungry — to take part in The Just a Meal Challenge.

Across the country, many households are struggling to afford groceries, and some are facing tighter SNAP benefits. We’re carrying Biz Markie’s legacy of joy and generosity forward by helping fill plates and hearts for the holidays.

Your gift helps us buy and distribute food and essentials to families in need through local partners and The Just a Friend Foundation.

🍽️ How It Works

Donate the cost of one meal ($10, $20, or whatever you can spare).
Challenge three friends to do the same.
Share with #JustAMealChallenge and tag @just.a.friend.foundation

Together, just a meal becomes thousands of meals this season.

👕 Support by Wearing the Love

Buying a Just a Friend Foundation T-Shirt also supports this effort — proceeds go directly toward food programs and pantry supplies.
🛒 Get yours: bizmarkiesjustafriend.org/product-page/just-a-friend-foundation-t-shirts

🎁 Top Donor Thank-You

Our top donor this season will receive a limited-edition 18” Diabolical Biz Markie collectible doll — a joyful nod to the legend who always gave back.

📅 Winner announced December 25 on Instagram @just.a.friend.foundation

📸 Top donor wins this limited-edition Diabolical Biz Markie Doll!

❤️ Biz Always Said It Best

“You got what I need…”

Right now, what our neighbors need is just a meal.
Let’s show that love is still the dopest beat — and that nobody feeds the people like Biz.

📦 Where Your Gift Goes

$10 = One meal for a neighbor in need
$25 = Groceries for a family for a day
$50 = Holiday meal box with fresh produce & staples
$100+ = Pantry refill for a household

All proceeds go directly to holiday food programs run by The Just a Friend Foundation and community partners.

🧡 If You Need Food Assistance (NYC)

📍 The Just a Friend Emergency Food Pantry
2139 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027
🕛 Open Fridays, 12:00–2:00 PM

🤝 Corporate Giving & Team Volunteering

For corporations interested in making a large donation and having your team volunteer at the pantry, please email tara@bizmarkiesjustafriend.org to discuss details.

🔄 Join the Challenge

Donate. Tag three friends. Share your story with #JustAMealChallenge.
Let’s make this season full of love, laughter — and full plates for everyone.