SNAP/Food Stamps
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 …
2011 Census Shows Continuing Disparities in Child Well-Being Across the Boroughs
Download CCC’s Snapshot of NYC Children and Families in 2011, based on data from the United States Census Bureau’s 2011 American Community Survey, which highlights key statistics about what it is like to be a child in New York City and in each of the f …
Snapshot of New York City Children and Families in 2011: Statistics from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey
CCC has created a Snapshot of NYC Children and Families in 2011 including an infographic and data table by borough that shows key data elements from the 2011 United States Census American Community Survey. One in five New Yorkers is a child; one in thr …
CCC Testimony: New York City Council Hearing on Resolution Calling for an Adequately Funded Federal Farm Bill
CCC testified in support of the City Council Resolution that called on the United States Congress to pass a Farm Bill that is adequately funded and creates a strong and healthy food system at the May 21, 2012City Council Health Committee Hearing. The F …
CCC Statement: Regarding the Elimination of Finger-Imaging for Food Stamp Applicants
CCC applauds Governor Cuomo’s decision to eliminate the finger-imaging requirement for Food Stamp applicants. The finger-imaging requirement has long deterred thousands upon thousands of potentially eligible applicants from applying for Food Stamps. Fu …
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 …
