New York State Policy Resources 2021
Interested in learning more about childhood hunger in New York and what we can do to help more kids get the food they need? Take a look at our public testimony and policy resources below!
New York City
Policy Resources
- New York City Briefing Book 2021: The 2021 New York City Briefing Book contains borough-level child food insecurity rates, information on child nutrition programs, and solutions to end childhood hunger in NYC. Click the link above to learn more.
- New York City FY22 Budget Priorities: In the FY22 city budget, there are multiple policy options that city officials can take to address rising food insecurity in NYC. Click the link to learn more about our policy priorities for the upcoming budget.
Testimony: New York City Council
- 5/25/21: Testimony on the Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget before the Committee on Finance
- 3/23/21: Testimony on the Fiscal Year 2022 Preliminary Budget before the Committee on Education
- 3/17/21: Testimony on the Fiscal Year 2022 Preliminary Budget before the Committee on General Welfare
- 10/16/20: Testimony on the Reopening of NYC Schools before the Committees on Education and Health
- 9/21/20: Testimony on the Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on SNAP Administration, Food Pantries, and Soup Kitchens before the Committee on General Welfare
New York State
Policy Resources
- New York Briefing Book 2021: The 2021 New York State Briefing Book contains county-level child food insecurity rates, information on child nutrition programs, and solutions to end childhood hunger in New York State. Click the link above to learn more.
- No Kid Hungry NY State Legislative Agenda: This legislative cycle, No Kid Hungry New York is advocating for policy solutions that address the rising levels of child food insecurity in the state. Click the link above to learn more.
Testimony and Memos of Support
- 2021: Memo of Support for Restaurant Meals Program (RMP)
- 9/9/20: Testimony on the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Insecurity in New York State before the Committees on Social Services and Agriculture, and the Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy
Federal Priorities
- To learn more about No Kid Hungry’s federal policy priorities, click here: No Kid Hungry Federal Policy Priorities