Millions of Americans who applied for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, during the pandemic have faced time-consuming application processes. Continue Reading →
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NYC Joins Multi-state Lawsuit To Stop Trump Administration From Eliminating Food Assistance
New York City today joined a group of 15 Attorneys General in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. 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 →
Mayor de Blasio And Others Launch Fair Fares Program From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Corey Johnson held a joint appearance Friday afternoon to announce the details of an unprecedented City effort to address poverty.
Mayor de Blasio And Others Announce Low Cost CITI Bike Membership For SNAP Recipients
Mayor Bill de Blasio, DOT and HRA today announced that Citi Bike would become more accessible to New Yorkers, by expanding Citi Bike’s $5 per month membership. Continue Reading →
Families From Harlem To Hollis Hunger For $770M In Lost Food Stamp Benefits
The NY Daily News reports that New York families are still feeling the pangs four years after the feds slashed food stamp benefits, a new report found. Continue Reading →
