RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Daily beats from a quieter Manhattan.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Food Insecurity

How to Get Help Paying for Food and Groceries in NYC

Many New Yorkers face food insecurity, with 1 in 4 experiencing limited access to adequate nutrition. The SNAP program helps, but stigma and shame often deter eligible individuals from applying. Understanding the eligibility criteria and application process is essential. Various food assistance programs are available, and numerous retailers accept EBT payments. If you need immediate help, organizations like Hunger Free America and Food Bank for New York City offer support. For application assistance, consult HRA centers or community-based organizations. Don’t hesitate to seek help—food assistance is a crucial lifeline for many New Yorkers.

How to Get Free Summer Meals at NYC Schools, Pools and Parks

New York City’s education department recently served its millionth free summer meal to young people across the five boroughs.  The vast majority of those meals were served during the school day to children attending Summer Rising, the city’s free program…

New Yorkers will get maximum allocation in SNAP funds

(The Center Square) – New York is getting another infusion of federal funds. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the state would receive $234 million in additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding this month. By Steve Bittenbender | The Center…

NYC public school families to receive $375 per child for food benefits through federal COVID relief

All New York City public school families regardless of income will receive $375 per child in food benefits to help cover the costs of meals from last summer during the pandemic —whether they attended summer school or not. Marcela Rodrigues-Sherley,…

How Much Food Costs in New York, Compared to the Nation

Inflation is surging in the United States – in large part because of rising food prices. In cities across the country, food today is 8% more expensive on average than it was a year ago, and American families are feeling…

In Partnership: 1:1 Joins the Café, Bringing Food Justice to Cornell Tech and Roosevelt Island

Food justice is probably something you don’t often think about, but 1:1 (One to One), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit does. Full time. And now, the café @ Cornell Tech opens up with them, every Wednesday. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island…

Food-Insecure New Yorkers Seek More Meal Deliveries From City

  Reuven Blau, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Jan 13 at 10:29pm ESTby THE CITY New Yorkers in dire need want city food deliveries expanded and prefer items they can cook themselves, according to a survey commissioned by…