Staten Island Hunger Task Force Highlights Increasing Food Insecurity, Struggles Related To Major Funding Cuts
Staten Island Hunger Task Force Highlights Increasing Food Insecurity, Struggles Related To Major Funding Cuts…
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Staten Island Volunteers Distributed Food To Local Families For National Volunteer Week As Need Increases While Funding Diminishes: Project Hospitality
Editor’s note: We have been covering the issues related to the USDA’s food stamp and…
OPINION: Staten Islanders Can Solve Food Bank Shortages Expected To Worsen – What If Everyone Did That? UPDATED
OPINION: Staten Islanders Can Help Solve Food Bank Shortages Expected To Worsen – What If…
New York Feeling The Pain: Food Banks High On Federal Chopping Block List – With Demand Higher Than Ever, Patrons Uncertain Where To Turn
Food Banks Tighten Their Belts as Federal Cuts Keep Coming. Patrons Don’t Know Where Else…
Staten Island Hunger Task Force Recent Meetings: Addressing Urgent Needs Of Local Community
Staten Island Hunger Task Force Recent Meetings: Addressing Urgent Needs Of Local Community Editor’s note:…
Staten Island Food Pantry Alert: SI Hunger Task Force Legislative Forum February 21st – All Encouraged To Participate
Staten Island Food Pantry Alert: SI Hunger Task Force Legislative Forum February 21st – All…
Staten Island Hunger Task Force Meeting Minutes June, September, November, December: Difficulty Training Volunteers, Community Needs Have Increased While Funding, Available Food Sources Have Not Met Growing Need
Staten Island Hunger Task Force Meeting Minutes June, September, November, December: Difficulty Training Volunteers, Community…
Grocery Stores That Donate Expiring Food Instead Of Discounting Or Discarding Make Higher Profits
Grocery stores that donate expiring food − instead of price discounting or discarding − make…
Pending SNAP Eligibility Changes, Slightly Increased Benefit
October Eligibility and Budgeting Changes Editor’s note: Readers may remember our coverage of the benefits…
US Food Insecurity Rate Rose To 13.5% In 2023 As Government Benefits From Covid Declined While Grocery, Sundry Prices Soared
US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food…
TODAY: Free Clementines In Stapleton To Combat Food Insecurity, Lack Of Healthy Options Due To Low Income
Have a Free Clementine! Staten Island Community Organizations Unveil Free Fruit Kiosks to Ease Hunger…
NYC Dept For The Aging Kicks Off Annual Farmers Market Nutrition Program Providing Coupons To Eligible Residents For Use On Locally Grown Produce At Participating Vendors
NYC Aging Kicks Off Farmers Market Nutrition Program 2024 Qualified residents can use coupons…
US Farm Bill Framework Contains Major Wins For New Yorkers Including Expanded SNAP Access, Increased Food Bank Funding, Support For Dairy, Specialty Crop Farmers
GILLIBRAND HIGHLIGHTS MAJOR WINS FOR NEW YORKERS IN FARM BILL FRAMEWORK Major Legislative Package Would…
SI Hunger Task Force Monthly Meeting: Beekeeping Training, Leadership, Blue Star Families Surveys, Support For Food Insecurity
Editor’s note: Readers may remember our coverage of the Kosher and Halal food pantry needs…
Bread of Life Annual Food Drive Seeks To Gather 60,000 Food Items From 131 Partner Schools To Deliver To Food Pantries Whose Holiday Donations Have Run Out
District Attorney McMahon, Borough President Fossella, and Notre Dame Club of Staten Island Team Up…
Meeting Kosher, Halal Food Needs At Local Food Pantries Plus Importance Of US Farm Bill: Staten Island Hunger Task Force Monthly Zoom Meeting
The Staten Island Hunger Task Force hosts a monthly Zoom meeting, where they discuss…
Staten Island Hunger Task Force: Holiday Updates, JCC’s Digital Choice Pantry, Clothing On Thrifty Thursdays, Food Pantry Survey Results
Minutes for the SIHTF November Meeting Terry Troia – Welcome everyone to the meeting and as…
Amid Rising Food Prices, Sen. Gillibrand Calls For Over $1.2 Bn To Deliver Meals To Older Adults In New York Suffering From Food Insecurity
AMID HIGH FOOD PRICES, SENATOR GILLIBRAND CALLS FOR OVER $1.2 BILLION TO DELIVER MEALS TO…
IMPORTANT: Organizations Offering Food Assistance Can Sign On To Summer EBT Letter To Gov. Hochul By Noon TODAY
A message from Stephanie Wu Winter Thank you for having me on today’s SI Hunger…
Make Someone’s Day This Holiday! Learn What Those Who Rely On Food Pantries Would Most Like In Donations To Feed Their Families
Do You Want To Help Those Less Fortunate With Donations This Holiday Season? Here’s A…
BP Fossella, ShopRite Partner For Thanksgiving Donations To Local Banks On Staten Island
Borough President’s Office and Shop Rite Distribute Thanksgiving Donations to Local Food Pantries If…
Economic Hardship Among Residents With Strict Religious Dietary Requirements Rising On Staten Island – Food Pantry Demand Outpacing Supply
Minutes From The October 2, 2023 Meeting Attendance Neil Berry, Heather Butts, Benjamin Zaientz, Yitzchok…