Update: Heroes Act
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.
Advocacy
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.
Update: Changes to How the U.S. Measures Poverty
The Administration proposed a rule to change how the poverty level is measured. The changes would result in fewer families being counted as below the poverty level, meaning thousands of low-income households could lose access to vital benefits.
COVID-19 Policies and Resources
Learn more about federal legislation enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: Time Limits to SNAP
On March 13, the D.C. federal district court issued a nationwide preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the rule on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs), postponing the rule.