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US politics
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Long lines form at food pantries after SNAP payments were suddenly cut off due to the government shutdown | Fortune

SNAP benefit stoppage during a government shutdown forced thousands to seek emergency food at pantries and giveaways, causing long lines and uncertainty about card reloading.
New York City
fromNew York Family
2 days ago

Where to Find Food Pantries & Benefits Amid SNAP Cuts in NYC - New York Family

Over 500 emergency food locations in NYC will provide support as SNAP benefits for roughly three million New Yorkers face cuts beginning November 1.
Brooklyn
fromQNS
1 day ago

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens launches emergency response to help those affected by government shutdown - QNS

Catholic Charities launched emergency services providing food, mental health support, case management and emergency funds to people affected by the federal shutdown.
Pets
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

New Yorkers are struggling to feed themselves and their pets as food costs rise

Rising living costs force New Yorkers to sacrifice essentials to feed pets, increasing demand for pet food assistance and pet surrenders due to housing insecurity.
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NYC parents
fromGothamist
5 months ago

'Staggering' number of NYC kids rely on food pantries as providers, new report finds

Food pantry reliance among New York families with children has increased by 89% since 2019, heavily impacting those with limited income.
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