Hunger on the Rise: Food Insufficiency in New York State

On April 10, NYHealth hosted a webinar that discussed an NYHealth report on food insufficiency in the State, food access, the federal landscape, local food initiatives, and more.

According to a new analysis by the New York Health Foundation, food insufficiency across New York State is at its highest level in five years, surpassing early pandemic levels. More than 1 in 10 New Yorkers report not having enough food to eat in the last week. Hunger rates are even higher for Black and Hispanic New Yorkers.

While federal programs temporarily reduced food insufficiency, most have since ended, leaving many New Yorkers struggling to access enough food. As the federal landscape shifts, State programs and advocacy are more important than ever to ensure New Yorkers have access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.

Speakers included:

• Joel Berg, CEO, Hunger Free America
• Kim Moscaritolo, Director of Communications and Advocacy, Hunger Free America
• Camille Okonkwo, Policy and Research Associate, NYHealth
• Moderator: Andrew Barrett, Program Officer, NYHealth

Watch the webinar recording here.