Food Insecurity
CCC Releases Report on the Use of Food Programs at NYC Farmers’ Markets
Contact: Phoebe Plagens, (212) 673-1800 x19 pplagens@cccnewyork.org Stephanie Gendell, (212) 673-1800 x17 sgendell@cccnewyork.org CCC Study Recommends Ways to Increase Children and Families’ Access to Healthy, Affordable Food May 7, 2013 – Today …
From Farm to Table: The Use of Federally-Funded Food Programs at New York City Farmers’ Markets
A sobering number of New York City children and families struggle with hunger and obesity. Many of these families lack resources needed to ensure consistent access to nutritious meals, and live in neighborhoods where there is a dearth of healthy and a …
CCC Press Release: CCC Youth Advocates Release PSA to Help Eligible New Yorkers Enroll in Food Stamp Program
To Commemorate NYS Hunger Awareness Day, CCC’s YouthAction Members Release PSA as Part of Anti-Hunger Advocacy Campaign March 15, 2012 – Today, Citizens’ Committee for Children’s YouthAction Members (YAMs) released a Public Service An …
Press Release: Broad Array of Groups, People Boost Cuomo Child Hunger PlanPraise Governor’s Decision to End ‘Wasteful, Harmful’ Finger Imaging Process
Non-Profits and Religious Leaders Across the City Cheer Effort Governor’s Web Site Enables All New Yorkers to ‘Get Involved’ A broad-based group of nonprofit organizations, religious leaders, and community activists from across New Yo …
CCC Testimony: City Council Oversight Hearing: Fighting Hunger in New York City
CCC testified about ways to make healthy food more affordable and accessible at the November 21, 2011 City Council General Welfare Committee Hearing on Fighting Hunger in New York City. CCC’s testimony included recommendations to fight hunger and obesi …
