How a Manhattan nonprofit has stepped up its fight against hunger in NYC amNewYork
West Side Campaign Against Hunger rapidly increased food distributions by 50% to families during the shutdown and sustained expanded assistance through December 20.
When SNAP benefits will arrive is still in flux. Here's what communities are doing to fill the gap
SNAP will restart on contingency funds but beneficiaries will receive half benefits, causing delays and depleting reserves for new applicants and disaster assistance.
Here is a list of restaurants that are feeding New Yorkers during the government shutdown
New York is mobilizing state funds and local restaurants to provide emergency meals and food assistance as SNAP benefits are suspended during the government shutdown.