Many New Yorkers face a choice between affordable and healthy food options due to financial struggles. Parents are particularly impacted, affecting their children's health and academic success. The Food Box program, which provides affordable produce to low-income families, is at risk of elimination because of cuts to SNAP-Ed funding. Each week, food boxes containing fruits and vegetables are distributed to families who lack access to affordable grocery stores, supporting better nutrition and overall well-being. The program reached thousands last year but now faces significant funding challenges.
Parents shouldn't have to choose between feeding their kids food that's affordable and food that's healthy-but it's a choice that countless New York City parents are forced to make every day.
Every week, our sites distribute boxes packed with nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, enough to feed a family of four for an entire week.
Across our sites, we distribute thousands of boxes each year, reaching families in neighborhoods where full-service grocery stores are scarce and food costs are soaring.
The Food Box program is vital for families struggling to afford nutritious food and is currently at risk due to the elimination of SNAP-Ed funding.
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