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    Help us ensure that every New Yorker has food on the table.

    Help us ensure that every New Yorker has food on the table.

    Threats to SNAP, school meals, and other anti-hunger programs endanger food access for millions of New Yorkers. Your donation helps us protect and defend these vital programs and create a future where every New Yorker lives without worry of having enough to eat. Donate today

    Threats to SNAP, school meals, and other anti-hunger programs endanger food access for millions in NY. Help us protect and defend these vital programs and create a future where every New Yorker lives without worry of having enough to eat. Donate today

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    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, Summer EBT, WIC, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

    Promoting full participation in, and support for, federal nutrition programs.

TAKE ACTION: Tell NY's Leaders to Protect SNAP and WIC in the Upcoming State Budget ›

TRENDING NEWS

How a Child’s Place at Unity House Uses CACFP to Nourish a Community

May 5, 2026

A Child’s Place at Unity House is uniquely dedicated to nurturing the children and families enrolled in its early education program. Tim Pascucci, CACFP Ambassador and Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Unity House, shares how CACFP is foundational to the program’s efforts to support the learning, health, and development of the children they serve.

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Spotlight on School Breakfast at Schuylerville CSD

April 24, 2026

The 2025-2026 school year marked the start of statewide universal free school meals for all students, and early data show strong growth in participation. In October 2025, schools served 18.2 million breakfasts (up 8.9 percent from the previous year) and 34.5 million lunches (up 5 percent), according to the New York State Education Department.

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SNAP ABAWD Time Limits

March 1, 2026

Starting March 1, 2026, the ABAWD time limit rule applies in all NY counties. Learn how recipients can maintain their benefits.

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REPORTS ON HUNGER FROM OUR PARTNERS

Hunger Solutions New York is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger.

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Federal Nutrition Programs

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

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Hunger in NYS

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

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