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96% of New Yorkers agree - hunger should not exist in our state. However, with rising cost of food and other essentials, our neighbors are facing difficult decisions at the grocery store. Situations like this are why we must #ProtectSNAP.

Check out our newly updated Summer Meals Outreach Toolkit! It includes social media graphics, flyers, newsletter blurbs, and more, in both English and Spanish! bit.ly/4jbBac0

When school ends for the year, kids should be focused on summer fun. Unfortunately, many families are focused on making sure they have enough food on the table. #SummerMeals can help struggling families and bring communities together.

We are continuing to celebrate our wonderful 2025 New York City Hunger Heroes! Hunger Heroes like Ms. Matera are crucial partners in our work to make sure that every child has the food they need to grow up healthy and strong.

All children 18 and under are eligible to participate in summer meals sites. No proof of income or registration is required to participate. Just show up! 🍓🍉 Find a free summer meals site near you >>> bit.ly/42V79Ho

Meet Luis Mendoza, a District 32 Cook Ambassador at P.S. 376. 🍎 Mr. Mendoza and his cafeteria team feed hundreds of students every school day. “These kids are like my kids. I want them to be well fed, the same way I would feed my children... They’re the reason I keep going.”

Hunger Heroes like Mr. Carvajal are key players in making sure that New York kids eat three meals a day, 365 days a year. Starting their day strong with breakfast and a smile helps students succeed throughout the school day and beyond. 🧡 🍳

So happy to kick off our day with American Dairy North East and school nutrition directors from across NYS!

Great to hear from our partner, Francesca, from Hunger Solutions New York, at American Dairy North East “Fueling Futures” conference. Kicking us off talking about the importance of #schoolbreakfast and NY’s implementation of no-cost school meals for ALL starting in September!

Today, OTDA Comm. Barbara C. Guinn testifies before Senate Ag, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee Dems members on the impact of the House bill proposed $300 Billion in benefit cuts to SNAP. SNAP is a lifeline for 42M Americans, incl. 2.9M in NY. The bill will cut benefits by 30%. Watch live youtube.com/watch?v=WIfc-q…

Join us and Hunger Solutions New York next Monday, June 9th at 10am for a discussion with @NYSOTDA about plans for Summer EBT in 2025. Learn about key messages to families, opportunities for outreach and other important updates to the program for this coming summer. bit.ly/4dQDBQi

New York families are struggling to keep up with rising costs and stagnant incomes. Our hardworking neighbors shouldn't have to choose between eating and paying essential bills. Programs that ease the burden, like #SNAP, must be protected.

🍗 Shoutout to our amazing elementary food service team! Today’s lunch featured homemade chicken tenders (yes, made from fresh chicken thighs!), crispy fries, apple slices, and carrots. 💪❤️ #SchoolLunch #MadeWithLove #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes

ICYMI: Thank you @wten for highlighting the potential effects of federal budget cuts on New York families. Cuts to SNAP funding would increase red tape for hardworking families and force an unprecedented cost burden onto our state government. bit.ly/3HnOLQo

💡 #SNAP Fact: Children with access to SNAP are likelier to be in good health and are at lower risk of developmental delays.

Join us and Hunger Solutions New York tomorrow, June 9th at 10am for a discussion with @NYSOTDA about plans for Summer EBT in 2025. Learn about key messages to families, opportunities for outreach and other important updates to the program for this coming summer. bit.ly/4dQDBQi

ICYMI: @fingerlakes1 explained the devastating impact that #SNAP cuts could have on New York families and government. fingerlakes1.com/2025/05/25/fed…

Hunger Heroes like Ms. Spatola help students feel comfortable trying new, nutritious foods and learn how to fuel their bodies. 🥕

Check out our newly updated Summer Meals Outreach Toolkit! It includes social media graphics, flyers, newsletter blurbs, and more, in both English and Spanish! bit.ly/4jbBac0

In our survey this year, more than half (52%) of respondents said their physical health has suffered due to the cost of food, and an even greater number (63%) reported negative effects on their mental health. Food insecurity can impact every part of life.