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.
Advocacy
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,
Cleopatra Fitzgerald
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? Poverty brings about all
Vitaly Filipchenko, Business Owner
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 believe that the
Shaun Donovan, Former Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget
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? At the start of
Art Chang, Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase, Start-Up Founder
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? Both poverty and hunger
Eric Adams, Borough President of Brooklyn
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 order for New
February 2 Executive Action on the Public Charge Rule
We are heartened by President Biden's executive order reviewing the Public Charge rule, but immigrant New Yorkers cannot wait.
January 22 Executive Actions on SNAP and P-EBT
President Biden's executive order expanding SNAP and increasing the P-EBT for all children in public school is an important step toward ensuring food secure futures for everyone in our country.
Mayoral Food Forum on February 9
We joined many of NYC's leading anti-hunger and food systems organizations to host candidates for mayor at the nonpartisan Mayoral Food Forum 2021 on February 9, hosted by Errol Louis.
COVID-19 Relief Package
The passage of the COVID-19 emergency relief package on December 20 was an important step in dealing with surging food insecurity in NYC and across the country.
COVID-19 Relief Package
Advocate for legislation that will help the growing number of New Yorkers and people across the country who are experiencing food insecurity because of the economic crisis resulting from COVID-19.
Take Action: Tell Congress to Pass CARES 2 Act
Join us to act now to strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Get Involved
Communicating with City, State, and Congressional elected officials is an effective way to build, strengthen, and protect policies that support food access for all New Yorkers.