NEW REPORT: Sacrifice and Support
Released on Jan 11, the Food Bank’s
NYC Hunger Experience 2011: Sacrifice and Support details a startling new trend: middle-income and college-educated New Yorkers are concerned about affording food.
Speaking Truth to Albany: End Finger-imaging Now!
By Triada Stampas,
In his State of the State address, Governor Andrew Cuomo called for New York City to end the practice of finger-imaging for food stamps — a practice that stigmatizes the program and acts as a barrier to participation.
Throughout the...
Saving USA, One Person At a Time
By Dominique R. Jones, It’s tax season. And undoubtedly, millions across the country have one thing on their mind…REFUND. And why shouldn’t they? A refund can hold the promise of financial relief — life a little bit easier — and maybe...
NYC?s Most Vulnerable Children are at Risk. YOU Can Help
By Triada Stampas,
Right now, Congress is considering legislation that would cut off a critical source of support provided by the Child Tax Credit to our most vulnerable working families.
At a time when one in five children relies on soup kitchens...