Hunger

Tackling food insecurity on the rise in New York

Advocates and experts weigh in on the growing epidemic

  • By Phenix Kim, NYN Media

Opinion

Opinion: Here's how to get the state to actually work for the frontline feeding sector

These three steps can improve how well Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program and Nourish New York grants help feed hungry New Yorkers.

  • By Greg Silverman, NYN Media

Interviews & Profiles

How low-income New Yorkers will be affected by the end of pandemic-era emergency benefits

NYN Media spoke with Public Health Solutions Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Zachariah Hennessey on how the state can mitigate SNAP benefit losses and reduce strain on food pantries.

  • By Phenix Kim

Congress

Opinion: Congress’ last chance to feed hungry kids

New York’s congressional delegation should seize the moment to restore lapsed aid programs, pull kids out of poverty and put food on the table for millions of our neighbors across the state.

  • By Rachel Sabella, NYN Media

Hunger

Citymeals on Wheels delivers record 20,000 meals to elderly on 40th anniversary

  • By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo

Hunger

Opinion: Make three meals a day, every day, for every NYC child a 2022 resolution

  • By Rachel Sabella

Coronavirus

New York state to give $25M to food banks

Demand at food banks has surged statewide with downstate seeing the greatest hit.

  • By Kay Dervishi