Call on Congress to Pass a Farm Bill That Strengthens Anti-Hunger Programs
It is essential that our leaders in DC pass a Farm Bill that strengthens and expands access to SNAP and invests in community-led initiatives to address hunger.
Advocacy
Joint Statement in Response to 3 Million New Yorkers Losing Emergency Food Benefits on March 1
Pandemic-related expansions to SNAP that went into effect in March 2020 expired on February 28, 2023.
Joint Statement on 2023 State of the City Address
For the first time in more than 50 years, the White House hosted a Conference on food insecurity.
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
For the first time in more than 50 years, the White House hosted a Conference on food insecurity.
City Harvest’s Advocacy Awards 2022
City Harvest’s advocacy team supports a citywide network of nearly 400 food pantry and soup kitchen leaders in advocating against hunger and its root causes.
City Harvest’s 2022 Policy Platform
City Harvest’s advocacy team supports a citywide network of nearly 400 food pantry and soup kitchen leaders in advocating against hunger and its root causes.
Protected: Our Policy Platform
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Priority IV: Advocate for an equitable and inclusive food system
Advocate for an equitable and inclusive food system that is centered in sustainable economic models for New Yorkers with lived-expertise, and centered in food businesses and growers that apply an equity framework to their operations. Because shifting from charity to
Priority III: Meet the current demand for food by ensuring food pantries have the resources to safely feed families
Ensure that the charitable food pantry network has the resources to meet the current need of all New Yorkers to safely feed their families by having the necessary support to provide access to culturally desirable foods in a safe environment
Our Vision, Principles, and Approach
More than 1.6 million New Yorkers don’t always know where their next meal is coming from—including 1 in 3 children. Millions more New Yorkers are teetering on the edge of food insecurity. This is unacceptable. At City Harvest, we are working
Priority II: Alleviate Hunger by strengthening buying power for New Yorkers to be able to afford food and expand eligibility for government food benefit programs
Strengthen and expand eligibility for government food benefit programs that alleviate hunger by ensuring that benefits reflect the true cost of food for families and are inclusive of all New Yorkers who lack the adequate income and access to safely
Priority I: End Hunger by addressing its root causes and systemic inequities
Support policies that end hunger by addressing root causes and systemic inequities that disproportionately impact low- to moderate-income New Yorkers, BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA2S+, seniors, and families with children. All New Yorkers must be able to feed their families and afford
City Harvest’s Advocacy Awards
City Harvest’s advocacy team supports a citywide network of nearly 400 food pantry and soup kitchen leaders in advocating against hunger and its root causes.
Webinar on Child Nutrition Reauthorization with Equity Advocates
This plan is an important step towards building long-term resiliency for communities that were in need prior to the crisis, especially Black, Latinx and Asian New Yorkers who are twice as likely to face food hardships.
American Rescue Plan
This plan is an important step towards building long-term resiliency for communities that were in need prior to the crisis, especially Black, Latinx and Asian New Yorkers who are twice as likely to face food hardships.
Andrew Yang, Former Presidential Candidate, Entrepreneur, Politician, and Philanthropist
In New York City, 1.2 million residents were food insecure prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that number has increased to around 2 million. How would you decrease poverty and end hunger in New York City? The COVID-19 pandemic exposed
Scott M. Stringer, Politician
In New York City, 1.2 million residents were food insecure prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that number has increased to around 2 million. How would you decrease poverty and end hunger in New York City? There is no excuse
Dianne Morales, Nonprofit Executive
In New York City, 1.2 million residents were food insecure prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that number has increased to around 2 million. How would you decrease poverty and end hunger in New York City? It is important to
Christopher Scott Krietchman, Entrepreneur, Business & Property Developer
In New York City, 1.2 million residents were food insecure prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that number has increased to around 2 million. How would you decrease poverty and end hunger in New York City? I would like to
Kathryn Garcia, NYC Food Czar During Covid-19 Pandemic; Former Commissioner of the Department of Sanitation
In New York City, 1.2 million residents were food insecure prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that number has increased to around 2 million. How would you decrease poverty and end hunger in New York City? In New York City,