Hunger Solutions New York

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

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Changes to SNAP rules are impacting enrollment. About 175,000 New Yorkers and more than 3.5M people nationwide are no longer in the program. Groups are helping residents navigate new work and reporting requirements. More: https://t.co/CHbF5K2xsw
#SNAP #FoodAccess @NewYorkHunger

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

It's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month and, finally, farmers market season! 🌽🍎🥕
Did you know that you can use your SNAP benefits at your local farmers market?

🫑Interested in learning if you may be eligible for SNAP? Find SNAP assistance at https://t.co/T4CDxMEhqr

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

Enjoy the summer sunshine while supporting our important work!

Visit one of the following locations in June to purchase your Fight Hunger Bag:
🌻19 Clifton Country Rd, Suite 16, Clifton Park, NY
🌻45 Hadjis Way, Lake Placid, NY
🌻21110 US Route 3, Watertown, NY

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

At the same time, local WIC agencies are struggling to keep up w/ growing demand after a decade of nearly flat funding.

A new @LIBN op-ed outlines what NYS must do in this year’s budget to protect SNAP, WIC, & NOEP. https://t.co/kU3yPaHa5J

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

SNAP is our nation's most effective anti-hunger program, helping nearly 3M NYers afford food each month.

But federal cuts are jeopardizing access to SNAP and NOEP, NY's community-based SNAP navigator network that helps families understand eligibility, apply, and keep benefits.

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

A NY Health Foundation report finds that over 1 in 5 eligible NYers are not enrolled in SNAP, leaving billions in food assistance & economic activity unrealized.

It highlights the vital role of NOEP SNAP navigators in closing that gap.

➡️Read more: https://t.co/xSSVA9sJQR

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

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

Tomorrow at 10 am, join us & @NoKidHungryNY for a discussion w/ @NYSOTDA about plans and updates for 2026 S-EBT.

Register: https://t.co/Prz0K3atWD

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

@harmony_hcli Thank you for sharing!

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On #ProviderAppreciationDay, we're celebrating the dedicated childcare providers who nourish NY's kids w/ CACFP. At A Child's Place at @UnityHouseNY, CACFP supports 156,000+ meals a year, ensuring children have reliable access to healthy food.

Learn more: https://t.co/znHFUUP7fV

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

More than 462,000 NYers rely on WIC. But funding hasn't kept pace & local agencies are stretched thin.

As lawmakers finalize the NYS budget, we urge them to include $30M in additional WIC funding. The families who need it can't wait.

Read more: https://t.co/PtC13JnjAV

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

🍳High school students receive build-your-own options.
🥯Middle school students have grab-and-go options near the entrance.
🍎Elementary school students are offered simpler options, and fun, themed days like National Hot Chocolate Day.
Learn more: https://t.co/2tEQPSND54

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

As the school year ends, schools have an opportunity to take a fresh look at breakfast & consider new ways to feed students in the fall. Schuylerville CSD Food Service Director Sarah Keen shares strategies to improve breakfast access by tailoring options to different grade levels

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You might be impacted by expanded SNAP work requirements.

See if you meet the criteria:
https://t.co/w9NOWO1v3k

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

NY's network of SNAP navigators is now at risk.

Later this year, federal funding for SNAP outreach will be cut in half—just as NYers need it most. With only a $8.5M investment in the state budget, NY can step up to fill that gap.

Read more: https://t.co/6Z25b1QfrR

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

New work reporting requirements for SNAP took effect on 3/1/26. For many NYers, the notices, deadlines, & documentation demands are difficult to navigate.

SNAP navigators can help families understand new work rules & submit documentation to keep benefits.

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

"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 @nysfocus.

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

If that number reached 4 in 10, NY 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 NY: https://t.co/HJDcmMtcpJ.

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

When school's out, kids who rely on free school meals lose access to a critical source of nutrition.

In 2024, fewer than 3 in 10 NY kids who received free school lunch also utilized a summer meal site, according to @fractweets's latest Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation report.

[Hunger Solutions New York @NewYorkHunger]

Join us and @NoKidHungryNY on May 14 for a webinar with @nysotda about Summer EBT implementation in 2026. We'll discuss key messaging, outreach opportunities, and other important program updates. 

Register today!
https://t.co/Prz0K3atWD

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Check out our full interview with Krista Hesdorfer from @NewYorkHunger.

https://t.co/PEjup3nzQf