NYC food pantries are experiencing an 82% increase in average monthly visits compared to 2019, indicating a record high demand for food assistance.
CEO Jilly Stephens highlighted that the rising costs of food, childcare, and housing are exacerbating food insecurity among New Yorkers.
City Harvest's new initiative, City Harvest Produce Pals, aims to address food insecurity by providing fresh produce to students and their families in schools.
With over 1 million additional pantry visits each month compared to 2019, the need for food assistance in NYC has surpassed even the pandemic peak.
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