Delayed SNAP benefits is "a major hit" to some 200,000 L.I. residents

The government shutdown impacted nearly 200,000 Long Island residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits​.

• Nov 13

Citymeals On Wheels delivers Christmas cheer to older New Yorkers

Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.

• Dec 25, 2024

Thanksgiving is a special day of work for NYC food pantries, charities

There were warm feelings of gratefulness and giving inside New York City food pantries and charities on Thanksgiving.

• Nov 28, 2024

Migrants arriving in New York face many challenges — including getting food

Some mothers have told advocates that since arriving in the U.S., their children have lost weight.

• Aug 16, 2023

With SNAP benefits ending, food banks preparing for spike in demand

Some 30 million people relying on the federal food stamp program will see their monthly benefits shrink by at least $95.

• Mar 1, 2023

Pandemic-era SNAP benefits end for millions of Americans as costs rise

Extra SNAP benefits are estimated to have kept 4.2 million people out of poverty.

• Mar 1, 2023

Food insecurity remains a problem in many NYC neighborhoods

In some parts of the Bronx, there are more than 35 bodegas for every supermarket, according to the Food Policy Center.

• Jun 13, 2022

Bergen County NAACP, Rep. Gottheimer Organize Turkey Giveaway In Teaneck To Help Those In Need

Thanks to a huge community effort, hundreds of families in New Jersey will now have food to put on the table this Thanksgiving.

• Nov 22, 2021

Inflating Prices Increasing Need For Donations To New Jersey Food Pantries

Food banks were already seeing huge demand during the pandemic, but inflation has exacerbated the need.

• Nov 15, 2021

Supply Chain Concerns Impacting Needs Of Community Food Bank Of New Jersey

The pandemic left a large number people unemployed and in need of help. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves more than 800,000 families.

• Nov 1, 2021

New York Launching Program To Provide Free Diapers To Families In Need

The plan calls for 20 million donated diapers to be available for distribution at food banks.

• Feb 10, 2021

Coronavirus Impact: Record Turnout Expected As NYC Charities Prepare To Hand Out Food For Thanksgiving

The coronavirus pandemic has left many people struggling with food insecurity, resulting in many New York City charities gearing up for what's expected to be a record turnout this Thanksgiving.

• Nov 12, 2020

N.J. Organization Troubled By Letters From President Trump Taking Credit For Food Appearing In Donation Boxes

Letters from President Donald Trump have recently surfaced in food donation boxes across the country.

• Oct 13, 2020

Coronavirus Update: Citymeals On Wheels Overcoming Obstacles As It Navigates Pandemic To Feed New Yorkers

Hundreds of thousands of New York's elderly rely on outside meals to survive. Now urged to stay home amid the coronavirus outbreak, they're faced with new challenges in getting fed.

• Apr 14, 2020

Coronavirus Update: Food Banks In Northern Suburbs Under Enormous Strain To Help Those In Need

Unemployment is skyrocketing and so is the demand on local food banks.

• Apr 7, 2020

U.S. Trade War With China Resulting In Food Bank 'Windfall' On Long Island

An economic tit-for-tat in the tariff struggle between China and the U.S. is helping fight hunger at home. Food that China wont buy is pouring into Long Island food banks.

• Sep 24, 2019

NYC Food Banks Becoming Overwhelmed During The Holidays

According to the findings, nearly 80 percent of food pantries and soup kitchens across the city have seen increased traffic over the last five years

• Nov 19, 2018

Sandy To Mean Greater Struggle For Already Strapped Food Banks

Food banks were strapped financially before superstorm Sandy, but they're now trying to cope with even larger groups in need.

• Nov 21, 2012

Catholic, Jewish Charities Join Forces To Hand Out Holiday Meals, Fight Hunger

The religious charities have partnered to help New York soup kitchens and food pantries in this time of higher demand partly due to superstorm Sandy.

• Nov 20, 2012

Westchester Food Pantries Struggling To Meet Rising Demand

The cost of food, couple with a tough economy, is driving more people to seek help from local food pantries, not just in the city but even in the affluent suburbs.

• Oct 21, 2010