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HUNGER SOLUTIONS NEW YORK INC

ALBANY, NY · EIN 222954760 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE K40Z · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Large ($10M-$50M) · hungersolutionsny.org
revenue
$11.9M
expenses
$11.7M
net assets
$189K
employees
38
volunteers
12
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

WE STRIVE TO MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN, AND SUPPORT FOR, FEDERALLY FUNDED NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP), THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMAN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC), AND THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hunger Solutions New York works to maximize participation in federally funded nutrition assistance programs across New York State, including SNAP, WIC, school meals, and summer food programs. The organization focuses on policy advocacy, public education, and outreach to improve access to food for low-income individuals and families. It operates statewide with a mission to alleviate hunger through systemic support and program promotion.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Feeding NYS Food Pantry Locator
Partnership tool to help individuals find local food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency food providers
Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP)
Provides one-on-one assistance to help individuals apply for SNAP, determine eligibility, and submit required documentation
Policy and Advocacy
Engages in state and federal policy advocacy to protect and expand access to nutrition assistance programs
SNAP Eligibility Tool
Online screening tool that helps New Yorkers determine if they may qualify for SNAP benefits
Summer Meals NY
Connects children and teens with free summer meal sites and provides information on Summer EBT (S-EBT) benefits
WIC Help NY
Offers resources and guidance for pregnant women, new mothers, and caregivers of young children to access WIC benefits
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 1 activity
    • Advocacy to expand access to federal nutrition programs
      Works to increase participation in and support for federally funded nutrition assistance programs across New York State, including SNAP, school meal programs, Summer Food Service Program, Summer EBT, WIC, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Direct support for SNAP enrollment
      Provides one-on-one assistance with the SNAP application process, including eligibility screening, document preparation, and application support; also offers an online tool to assess potential SNAP eligibility.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Distribution of outreach and educational materials
      Creates and provides ready-to-use outreach materials, including sample communications, graphics, printable flyers, and a Summer Food Resources Toolkit, to help schools and community partners inform families about summer food resources.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitation of summer food access for children
      Facilitates access to free summer meals for children and teens aged 18 and under through community sites such as libraries, parks, and community centers, and supports eligible families in accessing Summer EBT (S-EBT) benefits for school-age children.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provision of food resource referrals
      Directs individuals to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and other food assistance resources through a partnership with Feeding NYS.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Research and data reporting on food insecurity and program participation
      Produces research and public reports on food insecurity and participation in federal nutrition programs in New York State, including an interactive county map of food insecurity data and annual reporting on Afterschool Supper Program participation under CACFP; also documents trends such as declines in SNAP participation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.88M
Contributions & grants$11.88M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1570%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11.71M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.48M
Grants paid out$6.00M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.98M
Cash$319K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15.79M
Net assets$189K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANDRES VIVES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 35 $213K
board members · 12
  • ANNE ROGAN — PRESIDENT
  • BERNADETTE COLE SLAUGHTER PHD — DIRECTOR
  • BRIDGET WALSH — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE DESKA — DIRECTOR
  • DANA M WOLIN — DIRECTOR
  • GRACE BEGANY PHD — DIRECTOR
  • IRENE LURIE PHD — DIRECTOR
  • MARK QUANDT — TREASURER
  • MAUREEN MURPHY — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL SATTINGER — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT G FRAWLEY — DIRECTOR
  • SANDRA RHOADES — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Bloomberg American Health Initiative Funder — Supporting organization providing funding for public health and anti-hunger work
  • DHS Government — Engages with DHS regulations and rule changes related to public charge and SNAP policy.
  • FRAC – Food Research & Action Center Network — National partner organization collaborating on anti-hunger policy and research
  • Feeding America Network — Member of the Feeding America network, aligning with national anti-hunger efforts.
  • Feeding NYS Partner — Partner organization through which Hunger Solutions New York directs individuals to food pantries, soup kitchens, and other food assistance resources.
  • Food Research and Action Center Partner — Collaborates with FRAC to disseminate the annual Afterschool Meals Report and promote afterschool meal participation.
  • From Now On Fund of the Tides Foundation Funder — Funder supporting Hunger Solutions New York's mission
  • Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support for Hunger Solutions New York's programs
  • NYS Department of Health Government — Administers the CACFP program in New York State and serves as the point of contact for applications and outreach.
  • NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Government funder supporting anti-hunger programs in New York State
  • NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Government — Primary government funder supporting anti-hunger efforts
  • New York Health Foundation Funder — Supporting organization funding the organization’s anti-hunger work
  • No Kid Hungry New York Funder — Supporting organization funding programs to combat childhood hunger
  • Nutrition Outreach and Education Program Partner — State-funded program administered by Hunger Solutions New York to support SNAP outreach and application assistance
  • Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Partner — Board member organization indicating a collaborative relationship
  • Robin Hood Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support for anti-hunger efforts in New York
  • Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to distribute summer food resource information to families.
  • Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy Partner — Board member organization suggesting partnership in policy advocacy
  • USDA Government — Federally funded nutrition assistance programs referenced include those administered by the USDA.
  • USDA Government — Implements federal nutrition programs such as SNAP, WIC, School Meals, SFSP, and CACFP in partnership with federal guidelines and funding.
  • USDA Government — Source of SNAP data and federal policy implementation affecting New York's funding and error rate reporting.
  • United States Department of Agriculture Government — Federal agency providing funding for anti-hunger initiatives
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Expand Participation in Federal Nutrition Programs
    methodology: policy_and_program_participation
    By increasing enrollment and access to existing federal nutrition programs through policy advocacy, outreach, and application support, we reduce food insecurity because these programs provide a scalable, systemic mechanism to deliver food assistance to low-income individuals and families.
  • Integrated Early Childhood and Maternal Nutrition Support
    methodology: integrated_nutrition_support
    By delivering coordinated nutrition services, education, and referrals during early childhood and pregnancy, we improve long-term health outcomes because early intervention addresses root causes of food insecurity and builds health equity across generations.