At United Way of New York City, we are a force multiplier for good working at the intersection of policy, the private sector, and community-based institutions. We partner with organizations to break down barriers to success and build pathways to economic mobility,...
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a federal grant that supports local organizations providing emergency food, shelter, rental and utility arrears assistance. UWNYC, American Red Cross, The Salvation Army USA, Catholic Charities USA, Bridge Fund of NYC,...
United Way of New York City has sounded the alarm over new requirements being placed on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The concerns are over Congress’ decision to increase work requirements on able bodied adults between the ages 50 and 55 to...
Every five years, Congress has the opportunity to pass a strong Farm Bill that makes investments in the critical federal programs that help individuals and families keep food on the table. This legislation can strengthen almost every federal nutrition program that...
Written for amNY by UWNYC President & CEO Grace Bonilla, in collaboration with Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest and Leslie Gordon, CEO of Food Bank for NYC Groceries or electric bill? Baby formula or meds? These are choices no one should have to make – but...
The FY24 NYC budget agreement that Mayor Adams signed last week included needed investments in anti-hunger efforts, including the restoration of critical HRA staffing to support enrollment in SNAP, Medicaid and other programs that are lifelines for millions of New...
Emergency Food Providers Call on State and NYC Leaders to Collaborate, Use Budgets to Keep Crucial Supports Available New York, NY, February 28, 2023 -- Millions of New Yorkers will find it harder to feed their families in March, as pandemic-era Emergency...
NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2023— Denver-based nonprofit HelpKitchen today announced the acquisition of Plentiful, a robust technology platform created by the New York City Food Assistance Collaborative to help pantries improve dignity and efficiency through digital tools for...
UWNYC Joins Food Bank for New York City and City Harvest to Take Part in White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health On September 28, United Way of New York City will be taking part in the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health...
NEW YORK (PXI11) — A new app is helping hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers track where the nearest pantries are and when families in need can pick up groceries and critical supplies, avoiding long lines. There’s a continual stream of food and PPE being delivered...