Hunger Solutions New York

We are dedicated to alleviating hunger in New York.

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.

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.

We work to alleviate hunger in NYS.

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 ABAWD Time Limit Rule Waiver Extended

August 4, 2022

OTDA will continue to waive the ABAWD time limit rule in all counties through September 30, 2023.

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New Toolkit: School Meal Application Outreach

March 18, 2022

Resources to help schools communicate the importance of completing F/RP applications & encourage families to submit them.

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New WIC Targeted Outreach Contract

January 19, 2022

Hunger Solutions New York has been awarded a five-year contract from the NYS Dept. of Health to perform statewide targeted outreach and education for WIC.

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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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