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

15% SNAP Boost Extended Through Sept 30, 2021

March 23, 2021

Tools and resources for community organizations working with SNAP applicants reflecting the January 2021 SNAP boost.

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School Breakfast is Critical for NYS Kids

March 9, 2021

School Breakfast Participation is critical to combatting alarming spikes in childhood hunger caused by COVID-19 in New York.

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Expanded SNAP Eligibility for Students

February 11, 2021

Recent changes in SNAP policy have expanded eligibility to thousands of low-income NYS students.

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NEW REPORTS ON HUNGER FROM OUR PARTNERS

From FRAC:
2021 School Breakfast Scorecard

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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