Campaign for a Hunger-Free New York

 

Hunger Solutions New York maintains that it is a social responsibility to ensure that all New Yorkers are able to secure adequate food and nutrition.  While New York’s public response to hunger includes a number of federal and state nutrition assistance programs, many New Yorkers still struggle with hunger.  Recent data shows that one in five New Yorkers is “food insecure,” which is defined as lacking consistent access to enough food on a regular basis.  Worse, 1 in 4 households with children face food insecurity. This, coupled with the latest data on household poverty, strike at the heart of New Yorkers' well-being and health.

 

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Hunger Solutions New York Applauds Governor Cuomo for Food Stamp Program Initiative in FY 2012-2013 Executive Budget

Governor Andrew Cuomo stated his commitment to make sure that no child in New York goes to bed hungry in his annual State of the State address earlier this month. In addition, he made a commitment to increase participation in the Food Stamp Program. Today, he followed through on this commitment by increasing the state's investment in food stamp outreach in his FY 2012-2013 budget proposal.

Funding for the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program was increased by $1 million in the governor's budget which will enable the food stamp outreach program to nearly double its efforts across New York State.

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Click here to read budget testimony submitted to the Joint Budget Committee for Human Services.

 

Hunger Solutions New York Applauds Governor Cuomo on His Commitment to
End Child Hunger, Expand Food Stamp Participation

Governor Andrew Cuomo stated his commitment to make sure that no child in New York goes to bed hungry in his annual State of the State address for 2012.  He went on to say that his administration will do all they can to prevent childhood hunger.  In addition, he plans to increase participation in the Food Stamp Program and eliminate fingerprinting for food stamp applicants.

 

Read the Hunger Solutions New York press statement.

Read news coverage about the speech.