Hunger Solutions New York is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger by maximizing federal nutrition assistance programs. These programs include:

Hunger Solutions New York works one-on-one with school districts to expand the reach of these programs and ensure all children have the nutrition they need to stay healthy and succeed.

How can PTAs Help?

  • Connect families with SNAP & WIC. 
    • SNAP provides monthly benefits eligible families can use to buy food at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and other retailers. Increasing SNAP participation also benefits schools, as it can help schools qualify for programs like summer meals, afterschool meals, and the Community Eligibility Provision. PTAs and schools can use Hunger Solutions New York’s SNAP Outreach Toolkit to help families learn about SNAP and how to apply. 
    • WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and other helpful services to pregnant and postpartum people and children under age five. Visit the WIC Outreach Resource Center for flyers, social media posts, and newsletter content to help promote WIC. 
  • Expand the reach of school meals. Encourage your school to expand meal access by providing Breakfast After the Bell. Learn more in this school breakfast spotlight featuring North Colonie Central School District.
  • Ensure year-round access to healthy food. Eligible schools can serve free, healthy meals for kids over the summer break and in afterschool programs. PTAs can help spread the word to families about summer meal programs and Summer EBT using these outreach resources. If your school offers afterschool programs, encourage them to explore afterschool meals. 
  • Advocate to protect and strengthen anti-hunger programs. PTAs are a powerful voice in support of SNAP, school meals, and other critical programs that help students learn and grow. Sign up for advocacy alerts to stay up-to-date on opportunities to advocate at the state and federal levels.  

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