WIC is our nation’s premier maternal and child public health program, providing invaluable nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals to healthcare providers and community resources along with nutritionally tailored food packages.…
NOEP is the state’s flagship program to ensure all who are eligible receive 100% federally-funded SNAP benefits. NOEP’s network of skilled community-based organizations conduct SNAP outreach and provide free and…
According to research from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity rates have risen in each of the last two years. Food banks, food pantries, and community-based organizations…
Roughly 1 million New Yorkers are currently excluded from SNAP solely on the basis of their immigration status. Additionally, green card holders, battered non-citizens, and conditional entrants, are subjected to…
SNAP is the nation’s most impactful anti-hunger program, providing ~3 million New Yorkers with vital food assistance. However, some participants receive as little as $23 per month—which amounts to less…
Despite recent state investments to expand no- cost school meals, approximately 280,000 students are still excluded. We urge state leaders to close the gap for the schools and students left…
