What is behind New York City’s growing homelessness crisis?
Our partners at MetroFocus talk to Christine Quinn, the president and CEO of the largest provider of shelters to families in New York city.
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These mobile markets are saving Washington Heights’ “food deserts”
Our partners at MetroFocus take a closer look at "food deserts" across the city and the individuals who benefit from mobile markets like these.
The seven life lessons I’ve learned living on $3 a day
There are millions of older adults who are economically insecure with some either living at, or below, 250 percent of the federal poverty level.
Many older Americans are food insecure but less likely to seek help
In the United States, 4.9 million people age 60 and older are food insecure, which equates to 1 in every 12 older adults, a 45 percent increase from 2001.
During gov’t shutdown, NJ assembly continues to work on hunger awareness
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and other legislators toured a food bank in Neptune as Coughlin continues his fight against what has become a marquee issue for him -- food insecurity.
Advocates call for full funding of SNAP program
A new report shows how widespread the need for SNAP is in fighting food insecurity.
Hunger a Persistent Problem As Republicans Mull SNAP Cuts
Spending on social welfare programs like SNAP, also known as food stamps, would be dramatically cut under the White House budget unveiled in May. In Arkansas, a state that mirrors the national picture, 14 percent of the population was on…
How Changes To SNAP Eligibility Will Impact New York’s Hungry
Beginning April 1, fewer people in New York will be eligible for food stamps. The state is updating its requirements to be more selective, and food banks across the region are bracing for the change, expecting to see more hungry…
Oh SNAP! Cuts to Food Stamp Program Coming Soon
By Hazel Gurland For millions of people across the nation, food insecurity is a reality faced every day. These men, women, and children eat cheaper, less nutritious foods and often skip meals. Much-needed relief has been offered to the approximately…
Eating Well On $4 A Day
How can someone realistically eat on $4 a day? In this "Chasing the Dream" segment, we speak with New York University graduate Leanne Brown, who developed a resource for those who face this reality or anyone in need of stretching…