Almost 1.8 million New Yorkers will not receive their SNAP Benefits next month. Federal employees have been without pay.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Episode 6 examines the impact of hunger on older adults in America. Our host, Greg Silverman, visits seniors in need and explores the issue with veteran thought leader and non-profit pioneer, Robert Egger, founder of DC Central Kitchen.
The holiday season is a time for gratitude, family, and giving back to our community. Sadly, not everyone has the means to enjoy a traditional healthy holiday meal. Together, we can change that. Help us serve 12,000 families with healthy foods for the holiday.
We know that there is high demand for meaningful volunteerism around the holidays, and VolunteerFest is our answer. From Friday, November 21st through Saturday November 22nd, WSCAH will host 24 hours of volunteerism packing and distributing healthy food to families in need. These opportunities include options for people ages 6 and up.
New York City’s emergency food infrastructure is under immense strain as federal, state, and city support rapidly erodes. The burden is shifting to communities, nonprofits, and volunteers who are already stretched thin. The urgency to act has never been greater.