Hunger Solutions New York

Hunger Solutions New York Hunger Solutions New York is a statewide non-profit dedicated to ending hunger in New York.

SNAP is our nation's most effective anti-hunger program, helping nearly three million New Yorkers, including children, s...
05/20/2026

SNAP is our nation's most effective anti-hunger program, helping nearly three million New Yorkers, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities, afford food each month.

But federal cuts are jeopardizing access to SNAP and the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP), New York's community-based SNAP navigator network that helps families understand eligibility, apply, and keep their benefits.

At the same time, local WIC agencies are struggling to keep up with growing demand after a decade of nearly flat funding, threatening access to vital nutrition and health services during pregnancy and early childhood.

A new op-ed in Long Island Business News outlines what New York State must do in this year’s budget to protect SNAP, WIC, and NOEP, and ensure families can continue putting food on the table.

https://libn.com/2026/05/14/new-york-protect-snap-wic-federal-cuts-long-island/

A new report from New York Health Foundation finds that more than 1 in 5 eligible New Yorkers are not enrolled in SNAP, ...
05/15/2026

A new report from New York Health Foundation finds that more than 1 in 5 eligible New Yorkers are not enrolled in SNAP, leaving billions of dollars in food assistance and economic activity unrealized.

The report highlights the essential role of Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) SNAP navigators in closing that gap: Between 2024 and 2025, navigators reached 160,000 potentially eligible households and enrolled more than 30,000, work that generated $201 million in economic activity statewide.

With federal SNAP outreach funding set to be cut in half beginning October 2026, the report makes a clear recommendation: New York State must fully fund NOEP SNAP navigators to preserve access and keep closing the gap.

We're grateful to New York Health Foundation for elevating this research at such a critical moment. Read the report: nyhealthfoundation.org/resource/understanding-the-snap-participation-gap-in-new-york-2/

The school year is almost over, which means eligible families will soon receive Summer EBT!Thursday at 10 a.m., join us ...
05/12/2026

The school year is almost over, which means eligible families will soon receive Summer EBT!

Thursday at 10 a.m., join us and No Kid Hungry NY for a discussion with New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance about plans for 2026 Summer EBT. We'll focus on program updates, outreach opportunities, and key messages for families.

Can't make it? Register anyway to receive the slide deck and recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hy-JVNgeQtiuwvT-TeXXwA

On Provider Appreciation Day, we're celebrating the dedicated childcare providers who nourish New York's children throug...
05/08/2026

On Provider Appreciation Day, we're celebrating the dedicated childcare providers who nourish New York's children through CACFP. At A Child's Place at Unity House in Troy, CACFP supports more than 156,000 nutritious meals a year, ensuring children build healthy eating habits and have reliable access to nutritious food while in care.

Our new blog post highlights how CACFP helps A Child's Place nourish children, strengthen families, and build community: https://hungersolutionsny.org/how-a-childs-place-at-unity-house-uses-cacfp-to-nourish-a-community/

More than 462,000 New Yorkers rely on WIC, the highest enrollment in a decade. But funding hasn't kept pace, and local a...
05/07/2026

More than 462,000 New Yorkers rely on WIC, the highest enrollment in a decade. But funding hasn't kept pace, and local agencies are stretched thin.

WIC is one of public health's most proven programs. It improves birth outcomes, reduces infant mortality, prevents childhood obesity, and closes disparities in infant health. Every dollar invested returns an estimated $2.48 in savings. Last year, WIC purchases brought $540 million in federal dollars back into New York's local economies.

As lawmakers put the finishing touches on the state budget over the next few days, we urge them to include $30 million in additional funding for WIC. The families who need it can't wait.

Read more in a new blog post, WIC Works: Now Albany Needs to Make Sure All Eligible Families Get It: hungersolutionsny.org/wic-works-albany-needs-to-make-sure-all-eligible-families-get-it

American Academy of Pediatrics, New York Chapter 2
United for Brownsville
WIC Association of New York State
Community Health Care Association of NYS
New York State Public Health Association
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

As the school year winds down, schools have an opportunity to take a fresh look at breakfast and consider new approaches...
05/07/2026

As the school year winds down, schools have an opportunity to take a fresh look at breakfast and consider new approaches to feeding students in the fall. Schuylerville Central School District Food Service Director Sarah Keen shares strategies to improve access to breakfast by tailoring options to different grade levels.

🍳 High school students receive smoothies, egg bakes for added protein, and build-your-own options.
🥯 Middle school students need convenience, so a breakfast cart provides grab-and-go options near the entrance.
🍎 Elementary school students are offered simpler options, and fun, themed days like National Hot Chocolate Day and Major League Baseball Opening Day keep their interest and drum up excitement!

Read our new blog post about how Sarah makes school breakfast work for students of all ages: hungersolutionsny.org/spotlight-on-school-breakfast-at-schuylerville-csd

SNAP navigators can help families understand the new work rules and submit documentation to keep their benefits. "This s...
05/06/2026

SNAP navigators can help families understand the new work rules and submit documentation to keep their benefits. "This statewide network of SNAP policy experts provides valuable support to families and social services agencies as the new rules roll out,” Krista Hesdorfer, our Director of Public Affairs, told New York Focus.

New York's network of SNAP navigators is now at risk. Later this year, federal funding for SNAP outreach will be cut in half—just as New Yorkers need it most. With a modest $8.5 million investment in the state budget, New York can step up to fill that gap.

Read more about how work reporting requirements and other federal policy changes are straining counties and jeopardizing access to food assistance. https://nysfocus.com/2026/04/27/snap-work-rules-trump-new-york

When school lets out, kids who rely on free school meals lose access to a critical source of nutrition. Summer meal prog...
05/05/2026

When school lets out, kids who rely on free school meals lose access to a critical source of nutrition. Summer meal programs aim to fill that gap, but many kids are missing out.

In 2024, fewer than 3 in 10 kids in New York who received free school lunch also accessed lunch through a summer meal site, according to Food Research & Action Center's latest Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation report. If that number reached 4 in 10, FRAC's nationwide goal, New York would serve 166,094 more kids every day and draw down an additional $18.7 million in federal funding.

Let’s work together to close the summer hunger gap. Learn how you can help more kids access summer meals in New York: HungerSolutionsNY.org/Summer.

This week, we joined advocates from around the country to call on Congress to reverse deeply harmful cuts to SNAP enacte...
05/01/2026

This week, we joined advocates from around the country to call on Congress to reverse deeply harmful cuts to SNAP enacted under H.R.1, which limit eligibility, expand harsh time limits, add red tape, and reduce benefit amounts.

While families are already feeling the impact of these cuts, the House just passed a Farm Bill that does nothing to mitigate them. We urge the Senate to reject the House bill and advance legislation that helps struggling families put food on the table.

Join us and No Kid Hungry New York on May 14 for a webinar with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability As...
04/29/2026

Join us and No Kid Hungry New York on May 14 for a webinar with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance about Summer EBT implementation in 2026. We'll discuss key messages, outreach opportunities, and other important program updates.

Can't make it? Register anyway to receive follow-up resources, including the webinar recording.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hy-JVNgeQtiuwvT-TeXXwA

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