Hunger Solutions New York

10/15/2026

During National School Lunch Week, we recognize the school nutrition professionals who ensure students are well fed and ready to learn every day. Thank you for all you do to nourish New York's children.

10/14/2026

This National School Lunch Week, we applaud New York's continued investment in food access for students and affordability for families through universal free school meals. The program offers meaningful relief—an estimated $165 per child per month in grocery costs—as New Yorkers face higher costs.

10/14/2026

SNAP participants who lost their benefits due to the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit may be eligible again.

New York State began a new 36-month ABAWD tracking period on October 1, 2026. Anyone who lost benefits due to the ABAWD rule before October 1 can now reapply or ask to be added back to their household's case. If otherwise eligible, they can receive benefits for another three months or potentially longer if they can comply with the ABAWD rule or document an exemption.

Find information and resources to help households with the ABAWD rule at the link in the comments.⤵️

10/13/2026

On October 20 at 12 pm, we're partnering with the NYS Farm to Early Care and Education Network for a panel discussion about how Farm to CACFP strengthens childcare programs and supports children's health and nutrition. Learn tips to get started, how to incorporate local foods in meals, and more!

Also with:
Food and Health Network
Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc.
Glen Cove Child Day Care Center, Inc.
Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc.

Register through the link in the comments ⤵️

10/13/2026

This week is National School Lunch Week! 🍽️🍎🥦

Celebrate with us by spreading the word on social media about Universal Free School Meals and its many benefits for New York kids and their families.

See the comments to view the toolkit ⤵️

10/09/2026

Are you interested in working to end hunger in New York State alongside a talented and dedicated team of professionals? Hunger Solutions New York is hiring for a variety of positions that support our work to connect more New Yorkers to SNAP and other nutrition programs.

Visit the link in the comments to learn more ⤵️

10/05/2026

Did you lose your SNAP benefits because of work rules? You may be eligible again.

New York State started a new Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) tracking period on October 1, 2026. If you lost benefits due to the ABAWD rule before October 1, you can reapply or ask to be added back to your household's case. If otherwise eligible, you can receive SNAP for an additional three months.

✅Need to reapply? Visit MyBenefits.ny.gov
✅Removed from your household's case? Ask the SNAP office to add you back.
✅Remember, you have to follow work rules or meet an exemption to keep benefits for more than three months.

09/30/2026

We applaud Rep. Ritchie Torres and Rep. Grace Meng for leading a New York House Delegation letter to ensure all states receive the two-year delay of the SNAP cost-shift. Unless Congress acts, New York taxpayers will soon face a $1.2 billion penalty even though the state's SNAP payment accuracy has improved.

Our message is simple: Congress must extend the SNAP cost-shift delay to all states, not just those with the highest payment error rates.

The law establishes an up to 15% state contribution rate, depending on the state’s error rate.

09/28/2026

We are dedicated to ending hunger in New York State, but we can't do it alone.

This Hunger Action Month, you can help with a monthly or one-time contribution of any amount. Your donation supports our work to protect critical anti-hunger programs and the millions of New Yorkers who rely on them to put food on the table.

🎁🧡Make a donation today⤵️

09/23/2026

For many, September is a time for gathering with family and friends over a meal. But for a lot of New Yorkers, there is an uncertainty about where their next meal is coming from. You can make a difference when you purchase a Fight Hunger Bag from Hannaford at 262 Saratoga Road, Route 50 in Glenville, NY!