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.

TRENDING NEWS

SNAP Benefits Stolen Through Electronic Theft Are Now Eligible for Replacement

September 1, 2023

SNAP households impacted by EBT card skimming and phishing scams can now file a claim to replace stolen benefits. For benefits stolen between Oct. 1, 2022 – Aug. 21, 2023, the deadline to apply is Oct. 31, 2023.

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Community Eligibility Provision State Subsidy Expansion

June 9, 2023

The enacted FY2024 State Budget included an additional $134.6M to expand access to free school meals through the new Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) State Subsidy.

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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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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