For every download, Amie Street will make a $1 donation -- which will be tripled by The Robin Hood Foundation -- sending $3 to the Food Bank For New York City, which will provide 15 meals for hungry New Yorkers in need.

Food Bank For New York City is seeing first hand the effects of the economic downturn -- finding funding has become more challenging while the need for emergency food is increasing rapidly.

The Food Bank's Community Kitchen of West Harlem has seen its already long lines become even longer as demand for their soup kitchen and food pantry services have risen approximately 30%. Even in typical years, the number of New Yorkers relying on food assistance surges over the holiday season -- and this year, the demand will likely reach crisis levels. More than 1.3 million New York City residents turned to food assistance in 2007 -- a 24% increase from 2004. Given the downward economic climate, compounded by skyrocketing food prices and escalating employment, the demand for food is reaching crisis levels.

Recognizing this time of unprecedented need, Peter Buffett, the Robin Hood Foundation, AmieStreet.com, and the Food Bank For New York City have formed a four-way partnership to help fund the Food Bank this holiday season.

Starting today, Peter Buffett's new holiday album, Star of Wonder, is available to download for free. For every free download, AmieStreet.com will make a $1 donation -- which will be tripled by The Robin Hood Foundation -- sending $3 to the Food Bank For New York City, which will provide 15 meals for hungry New Yorkers in need.

"I have always looked for ways in which the music I make can play a larger role in the lives of others," said Buffett. "And I can think of no better way to accomplish this than having the direct effect of a download of free holiday music support the Food Bank of New York City. Every day millions of New Yorkers are dependent on the generosity of others -- and by simply downloading this holiday album an additional 15 meals will be provided to those in need."