City Harvest的动态

Honored to be a part of this effort to develop State policy priorities that are rooted in community input and present a intersectional approach to addressing hunger in our State. Please sign and send a message to urge our state lawmakers to: 1. Get more food to people who need it by investing in the emergency food system and expanding SNAP benefits and eligibility 2. Make childcare affordable to help alleviate a key factor in higher food insecurity rates for families 3. Improve housing stability to protect New Yorkers who are rent-burdened and 3X as likely to experience food insecurity

Over 200 food pantry leaders from across our city provided their expert input on how state policies can fight food insecurity among New Yorkers who are grappling with the high cost of living. In partnership with Food Bank For New York City and City Harvest, our city’s three largest anti-hunger organizations, we identified three ways that state policies can help create food secure futures:?? ?? (1) Get more food to people who need it by investing in the emergency food system and expanding SNAP benefits and eligibility (2) Make childcare affordable to help alleviate a key factor in higher food insecurity rates for families (3) Improve housing stability to protect New Yorkers who are rent-burdened and 3X as likely to?experience food insecurity?? ?? We recently sent these policy priorities in a letter to Governor Hochul. Join us and stay updated on our advocacy campaign at p2a.co/4o8awR9

Erik Adams' budget proposals have raised concerns about essential services in NYC, including schools, libraries, and food funding. Today marks the final opportunity to address these issues before the fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2024. As part of City Harvest, we advocate for a NYC budget that: - Allocates $60 million to the Community Food Connection program to support food banks and pantries amidst rising demand. - Ensures sufficient funding and staff for critical programs like the Department of Education's Office of Food and Nutrition Services and the Human Resources Administration to prevent hunger in our communities. - Establishes a $5 million Food Justice Fund to promote food justice and economic development in low-income and BIPOC areas. With potential cuts looming and pantry visits significantly increasing since 2019, it is crucial to prevent these budget reductions. Support our cause by signing the petition urging the mayor to fully fund hunger relief today: https://p2a.co/LAGpQ1d

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its annual report,?Household Food Security in the United States in 2023, showing 1 in 5 children live in food insecure households.?The following is a statement from Jason Gromley, Senior Director for Share Our Strength and its No Kid Hungry campaign: “This trend is going the wrong direction. Nearly 14 million kids now face hunger. To see childhood hunger grow again after last year’s staggering increase is tragic and shows we are still not doing enough to ensure children in America are well nourished and families have the resources to meet their most basic needs." See our full statement and analysis: https://bit.ly/3z6PpxN

At ZeroHungerNigeria, we are dedicated to combating child malnutrition through these four key initiatives: 1. Community Outreach: Educating mothers on the importance of good nutrition for their children and screening children for signs of malnutrition. 2. Advocacy: Raising awareness to influence policy and decision-makers on the importance of addressing child malnutrition. 3. Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP): Providing Tom Brown pap powder to malnourished children to support their recovery. 4. Research: Exploring innovative solutions to tackle child malnutrition from multiple perspectives. Join us in the fight against child malnutrition and share to spread the word!

I live in Arlington, Virginia. It’s a place that's rich in diversity, food, and greenery. It’s also affected by food insecurity, with more than 23,000 people (nearly 10% of the population) not having access to enough food for an active, healthy life. These are just some of the eye-opening facts released this week as part of Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap Study (https://lnkd.in/ep7JimvB) —an annual, comprehensive view of how food insecurity varies across the U.S. As the only national study to provide county-level estimates of food insecurity and food costs, this study is a powerful tool for all of us to use to better understand hunger in our communities. It shows that food insecurity exists in every county, parish and congressional district in this nation, but it isn’t experienced equally. Food insecurity levels vary across regions, influenced by factors like unemployment and poverty rates as well as policies and practices rooted in history that continue to hold people back today. I encourage you to learn about the impact of hunger in your community. Spark conversations around the systemic factors that drive food insecurity then join the movement to end hunger (https://lnkd.in/enR6y7VC). Help us create a future where we all have access to the food and resources we need to thrive. #EndHunger

This #OlderAmericansMonth, let’s stand up for those Older Americans facing food insecurity. Many older adults face unique challenges related to hunger and food insecurity, often needing to choose between paying for medical bills or groceries.? Did you know, senior focused organizations make up 14% of our food provider network? That’s over 5,000 older Americans that we serve every month.? Join us in advocating for policies and programs that ensure older adults can access the nutritious food they need to thrive. Together, we can go beyond hunger to create a food secure Chester County for all generations. https://lnkd.in/e2pXUJCF #PoweredbyConnection

This article in the Inquirer gives insight into the work we do at my job at Old Pine Community Center addressing food insecurity in Philadelphia. Just one of the many things the OPCC staff, volunteers, and partners do together in our mission to serve the community. Wanrt to learn more about us and how you can get involved - let me know or check out https://lnkd.in/e2U__eSr.

When school’s out, will healthy meals for our kids go with it? This summer, families across NYC will see their pandemic-era food benefits begin to expire. These benefits historically covered meal costs for families whose students received free meals at school. At Children's Aid, we know that youth flourish in school and in life when they grow up healthy and strong. Securing access to nutritional meals for our students and their families is a critical component of building resilient communities and helping children reach their full potential. Under the new Summer EBT program, most eligible families will receive funds to cover their meals for the summer automatically, no application is necessary. Learn more about how this new initiative will help mitigate the effects of expiring pre-pandemic funding: https://lnkd.in/eZU-Azh7

As the future leaders of our generation, all children need good, nutritious food to grow and function. Yet, many children in the Baltimore region are hungry when they arrive to school, and many have not eaten a full meal since they left school the day before. According to Feeding America, 33% of children in Baltimore city are food insecure. Our food assistance programs and conferences, work to ensure that all children can have access to the nutritious food they need to achieve their full potential. To learn how you can make an difference in the lives of children experiencing hunger, visit https://lnkd.in/eq9vXwZ #HungerActionMonth