New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park today's announcement.
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NYC Receives Millions To Make Healthy Food More Affordable From Harlem To Hollis
The City has received a $5.5 million federal grant through the Fund for Public Health NYC to help increase access to nutritious foods and fight health inequities in New York City.Continue reading
NYC Joins Statewide Coalition To Stop The President Snap Cuts Leaving Millions Hungry During The COVID Crisis
Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Corporation Counsel James E. Johnson today joined a coalition of 24 Attorneys General in urging Congress to block the Trump administration’s attempts to cut vital food assistance for millions of Americans.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio, Rachael Ray And Others Remark On Trump Planned Cuts To SNAP Meals
Mayor Bill de Blasio was joined by Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, television host and author Rachael Ray, chef Tom Colicchio, and CEO of Hunger Free America Joel Berg today in fighting back against the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to SNAP.Continue reading
Uptown Council Member Rosenthal’s Bill Passes Mandating Complete Review Of City’s Public Assistance Program
Council Member Helen Rosenthal's legislation requiring the NYC Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration (DSS/HRA) to conduct an in-depth audit of its public assistance and SNAP centers was passed by the City Council today.Continue reading
USDA Announces Program That Lets SNAP Recipients Shop And Pay For Food Online
The USDA announced Thursday that it has officially kicked off a two-year pilot program that allows those who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits from Harlem to Hollywood to shop for groceries from online retailers.Continue reading
Food Bank For NYC Talks Looming Hunger Crisis Due To Shutdown From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Food Bank For New York City put out a new report on the state of the emergency food network in New York City and the impact of the shutdown on New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.Continue reading
Orange Friday Is The New Black Friday At Food Bank For New York City In Harlem
Because Hunger Doesn’t Take a Holiday ...
Post-Thanksgiving meals: The hardest time for New Yorkers in need to find a meal is the day AFTER Thanksgiving when many soup kitchens and charities are closed.Continue reading
Food Bank For NYC Supports Harlem Community In Day Service, To Harlem with Love
Each year, Food Bank honors Dr. King’s legacy by hosting a day of service, and engaging friends and partners in meaningful service projects that build resiliency in high-need communities.
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Acadia Sells Inwood Office Building Uptown
The Real Deal reports that Fairbridge Properties bought a 53,000-square-foot office building in Inwood, records filed with the city Tuesday show.Continue reading