New York City faces increasing affordability challenges due to recent policy shifts, including a City Council bill that raises grocery delivery costs. Grocery delivery is vital for many, especially seniors and working families in food deserts. Two-thirds of food-insecure New Yorkers cite transportation barriers affecting their access to food. Rising grocery bills are among the most significant economic challenges, with 1 in 4 children and nearly 1.4 million people affected by food insecurity. The situation is worsened by federal cuts to food programs, particularly impacting communities of color.
Rising grocery delivery costs come at a time when families are already facing significant financial strain due to inflation and cuts to federal safety nets.
For seniors, working families, and residents in food deserts, grocery delivery represents a critical resource for accessing affordable food and essential items.
Food insecurity affects 1 in 4 children and nearly 1.4 million people across New York, highlighting the urgent need for immediate action to address the crisis.
Inflation and soaring grocery prices are disproportionately impacting communities of color, intensifying the existing challenges faced by vulnerable populations.
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