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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in his State of the State address earlier this month proposed a “No Student Goes Hungry” program. The five-point plan aims…
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After proponents tried for two years, a bill that gives tax credits to farmers who donate produce to food banks has made it to the final New York state…
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Under new policies that went into effect this month, thousands more low-income New Yorkers are now eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,…
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New York State's food banks are asking state leaders for $16 million to address a worsening hunger problem.Michael Berg, director of Family of Woodstock,…
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Food banks in New York state are urging state officials to increase funding for anti-hunger programs, saying that while donations are down the demand for…
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Long-time anti-poverty advocate Mark Dunlea became the face and voice of the Hunger Action Network of New York State, leading the activist group for 29…
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The Hunger Action Network of New York has new leadership.Hunger Action Network, started in 1982, is a statewide membership organization of emergency food…
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Across America, it is a week of dichotomy. For many, Thursday means a massive feast, but Thanksgiving also helps shed light on the 17 percent of Americans…
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A new report from Feeding America shows 50 million Americans rely on food banks and 1 in 7 Americans face food insecurity. It also links substandard…
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Food Bank For New York City is in Albany today to participate in the first annual Anti-Hunger Advocacy Day. The advocates are joining colleagues from New…