What they call their work
What they do
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Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 1 activity
- Advocacy to expand access to federal nutrition programsWorks 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).
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Direct support for SNAP enrollmentProvides 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.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Distribution of outreach and educational materialsCreates 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.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Facilitation of summer food access for childrenFacilitates 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.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provision of food resource referralsDirects individuals to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and other food assistance resources through a partnership with Feeding NYS.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Research and data reporting on food insecurity and program participationProduces 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.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDRES VIVES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $213K |
- 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
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
How they approach the work
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- Expand Participation in Federal Nutrition Programsmethodology: policy_and_program_participationBy 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 Supportmethodology: integrated_nutrition_supportBy 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.