What the Food Bank for New York City TV Commercial Feat. Stanley Tucci, Mario Batali is about.

Food Bank for New York City's latest TV commercial is a heartwarming and star-studded affair that brings together some of New York's finest culinary talents, Stanley Tucci and Mario Batali, to promote the organization's mission of fighting hunger.

The commercial opens with Stanley Tucci, elegant as ever in his designer suit, strolling through a bustling Farmers' Market, carrying a basket of fresh produce. As he picks up a shiny apple and takes a bite, he speaks directly to the camera: "In this city, you can find anything. But did you know that hunger is still a very real problem for many New Yorkers?"

Cut to Mario Batali, in his signature orange clogs, stirring a pot of simmering soup in a busy kitchen. He looks up at the camera and nods in agreement with Stanley as the camera shows images of people waiting in line at a food bank and empty shelves at a pantry.

The voiceover chimes in, "But there's hope. Thanks to the Food Bank for New York City, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers receive nutritious food every year."

The commercial then shows clips of volunteers handing out bags of groceries to grateful recipients, followed by interviews with people who have benefited from the organization's services. "Without the Food Bank, I don't know what we'd do," says a mother of three small children. "They're a lifeline for us," adds an elderly man.

As the commercial draws to a close, Stanley and Mario urge viewers to get involved by donating their time, talents, or money to the cause. "Let's make sure that no one goes to bed hungry in the city that never sleeps," says Stanley, as the camera shows the Food Bank's website and phone number.

In just 30 seconds, the Food Bank for New York City's TV commercial manages to convey the urgency of the hunger problem in the city, the vital work that the organization does, and how ordinary people can help make a difference. With the help of two of the city's most beloved culinary icons, the commercial reminds us that hunger is a problem that affects us all, and that every little bit helps.

Food Bank for New York City TV Commercial Feat. Stanley Tucci, Mario Batali produced for Food Bank for New York City was first shown on television on November 19, 2012.