Hunger Solutions New York

We are dedicated to alleviating hunger in New York.

We work to alleviate hunger in NYS.

We strive to maximize participation in, and support for, federally funded nutrition assistance programs like SNAP, the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs, the Summer Food Service Program, WIC, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Promoting full participation in, and support for, federal nutrition programs.
NY State Updates on COVID-19

We are following the development of emergency plans for the continued operation of federal nutrition programs as New York communities work to slow the spread of COVID-19. View latest updates.

TRENDING NEWS

SNAP Emergency Allotments (EA) Ending

January 10, 2023

The recent omnibus bill passed by Congress ends SNAP EA in February, 2023. Read NYSOTDA’s FAQs for more information.

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Healthy School Meals For All NY Kids Campaign

Oct 10, 2022

Hunger Solutions New York and Community Food Advocates have launched a statewide campaign for Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids.

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Providing SNAP Assistance to Ukrainians

September 16, 2022

New provisions allow some Ukrainians to meet immigration-related eligibility requirements to enroll in federally funded benefits such as SNAP.

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NEW REPORTS ON HUNGER FROM OUR PARTNERS

From USDA/FNS:
Reaching Those in Need: Estimates of State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation Rates in 2018

From FRAC and National Immigration Law Center:
Food Over Fear: Overcoming Barriers to Connect Latinx Immigrant Families to Federal Nutrition and Food Programs

From FRAC:
Not Enough to Eat: COVID-19 Deepens America’s Hunger Crisis

From NYS Health Foundation:
One Year Later: Food Scarcity in New York State During the COVID-19 Pandemic Report | Webinar

Hunger Solutions New York is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger.

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Federal Nutrition Programs

Our work centers on promoting and improving access to five key programs. Find resources and technical assistance here.

Hunger in NYS

Find county-level food insecurity data and participation rates in several key federal nutrition programs.

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