Policy and Advocacy Archives - Hunger Solutions New York

Policy and Advocacy SNAP

COVID-19 SNAP Interview Adjustment & Telephone Signature Still Available

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) issued a new policy…

Jenn OzgurJuly 8, 2024

In the News Policy and Advocacy

Final New York State Budget Anti-Hunger Outcomes

Budget Funds the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP), but Does Not Fund Healthy School…

Emily CruzApril 23, 2024

Policy and Advocacy School Meals

New Report: Decline in New York School Meals Participation

Report Signals Urgent Need to Provide Free School Meals for All Students Study Finds That…

Emily CruzApril 5, 2024

In the News Policy and Advocacy

Andrés Vives, Hunger Solutions New York’s Executive Director, Speaks at the White House

Communities in Action: Building a Better New York event highlighted the impact of federal investment…

Jenn OzgurDecember 14, 2023

CACFP Policy and Advocacy School Meals Summer Food Service Program

School Administrators Can Keep Student Hunger at Bay with Federal Nutrition Programs

Research shows federal child nutrition programs play a key role in alleviating hardship for families;…

Jenn OzgurNovember 22, 2022

Policy and Advocacy SNAP Policy and Advocacy

SNAP and Public Charge

SNAP & Immigrants: Final Public Charge Rule Ensures that Immigrants Can Access SNAP The final…

Jenn OzgurOctober 7, 2022

Policy and Advocacy School Meals

Hunger Solutions New York and Community Food Advocates Launch Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Campaign

Hunger Solutions New York and Community Food Advocates have launched a statewide campaign for Healthy…

Jenn OzgurMay 25, 2022

Policy and Advocacy

Urge Congress to Maintain Critical Child Nutrition Provisions in the Build Back Better Act

Through the Build Back Better Act, Congress has a historic opportunity to invest nearly $35…

Jennifer MatrazzoSeptember 21, 2021

Policy and Advocacy SNAP SNAP Policy and Advocacy

USDA Withdraws Proposed Rule on Categorical Eligibility in SNAP

USDA has announced that it is formally withdrawing a proposed rule that greatly limits the…

Jenn OzgurJune 14, 2021