El Diario NY: Beneficios de Summer EBT comienzan a vencer este 17 de octubre<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n October 16th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Finger Lakes Daily News: NY Summer EBT Benefits Expire on Friday<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n October 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n MARCA: Last chance: Summer EBT benefits in New York expire on this date<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n October 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n The U.S. Sun: Summer food benefits of up to $120 set to vanish as October 17 deadline nears<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n October 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Rachel Sabella, the director of No Kid Hungry New York, is encouraging every family to check their card immediately and spend the remainder of their benefits before they disappear.<\/p>\n \u201cSummer EBT benefits are a lifeline for families that need a little extra support to feed their kids in the summer months,\u201d said Sabella.<\/p>\n News 10: Use it or lose it: Summer EBT food benefits expiring Friday<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n October 14th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York, wants every family to check their card immediately and use the rest of their money before it\u2019s gone. She called the benefits a lifeline and said it is \u201ccritical that families can make the most of every dollar to keep kids nourished and thriving.\u201d<\/p>\n News 10: Blame game in New York as shutdown hits health care, food programs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n October 1st, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York, warned that a prolonged shutdown could force countless New Yorkers into hunger by jeopardizing SNAP and WIC. She pointed out that over half of New York families are already going into debt to purchase food and 80% of families say food costs rise faster than their incomes. She warned that the longer the shutdown, the more \u201cdire the consequences will be for New York families.\u201d<\/p>\n News 12 Long Island: Gov’t shutdown threatens food access for Long Island\u2019s most vulnerable<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n October 1st, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “Rachel Sabella, director of No Kid Hungry New York, warned the situation could have dire consequences for children in particular. ‘One in five kids in New York state could face hunger this year,\u201d she said. \u201cA prolonged government shutdown could make this problem much worse.'”<\/p>\n BronxNet: Summer EBT Announcement<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n September 1st, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Finger Lakes Daily News: Deadline Approaching for New York Summer EBT Program<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 30th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “A recent poll by No Kid Hungry New York found that 86% of households say food costs are rising faster than their income, and 53% report increased debt due to higher food prices.”<\/p>\n Yonkers Times: No Kid Hungry Reminds New York Families to Apply for Summer EBT Ahead of September 4th Deadline<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 26th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n LocalSYR: Summer EBT deadline coming soon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 26th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cFamilies are stretched thin right now as grocery bills across our state continue to climb,\u201d Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry, said in a statement. \u201cSummer EBT provides direct support to eligible families and makes sure that kids can have healthy meals any time of year \u2013 even when school is out.”<\/p>\n SI Live: Free food for Staten Island kids: Location, hours for new summer meals truck<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 21st, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “A recent poll conducted by No Kid Hungry found that 86% of New Yorkers feel as though the cost of food is rising faster than their income, and 53% said their debt has increased in the past year due to the cost of food.”<\/p>\n PIX 11 New York: Summer EBT applications to close at beginning of September<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 21st, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Hoodline: Governor Hochul Champions $194 Million Initiative to Feed 1.6 Million New York Kids Over Summer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 16th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Rachel Sabella of No Kid Hungry New York stated in the press release, \u201cNo parent should have to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. The Summer EBT program helps make that possible.\u201d<\/p>\n Clarin: Buenas noticias para Nueva York: Kathy Hochul anunci\u00f3 la distribuci\u00f3n de US$194 millones para estas familias<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Webster schools to offer free breakfast and lunch for all students in 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n LongIsland.com: Governor Hochul Highlights Distribution Of $194 Million In Food Assistance To 1.6 Million School-Aged Children So Far This Summer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Finger Lakes 1: $194M in summer food aid reaches 1.6M NY kids<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Green Agriculture Reporter: $194M in Food Assistance Distributed to 1.6M Students<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Press Release: Governor Hochul Highlights Distribution of $194 Million in Food Assistance to 1.6 Million School-Aged Children So Far This Summer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n No Kid Hungry New York Director Rachel Sabella said, \u201cNo parent should have to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. The Summer EBT program helps make that possible by providing families with extra grocery money when school is out, so children can continue to thrive and enjoy their break. It\u2019s a smart, effective policy that meets a real need and supports working families across our state. We\u2019re proud to work with leaders like Governor Hochul who are taking meaningful action to fight childhood hunger and invest in kids\u2019 futures.\u201d<\/p>\n Buffalo Bills: Bills Foundation awards major grants to Buffalo Prep, No Kid Hungry and Massachusetts Avenue Project to address food insecurity<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Director of No Kid Hungry Rachel Sabella shared her appreciation while attending the check presentation at the Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University.<\/p>\n “The Buffalo Bills have been an incredible supporter of No Kid Hungry’s work in New York. This year, they’re supporting 10 summer programs in Western New York that are allowing meals to be delivered to kids’ homes or kids and their families to pick up a couple of days’ worth of meals. Summer is the hungriest time of year, and it’s hard for families to access this. So, the Bills are making sure we can make it so much easier for families. It’s also been incredible because they’re helping us draw attention to programs,” Sabella said.<\/p>\n ARA City Radio: What\u2019s right: Free Summer Meals for Every Child in NYC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 8th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “The initiative, run in partnership with No Kid Hungry New York, provides breakfast and lunch daily across more than 1,000 locations, including schools, parks, pools, libraries, and even mobile food trucks. It\u2019s about meeting kids where they are \u2014 and making sure they\u2019re nourished while school is out.”<\/p>\n Livingston County News: Le Roy students selected to participate in No Kid Hungry event at Bills training camp<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 6th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n The Daily News: Le Roy students attend Bills camp supporting No Kid Hungry<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 4th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAM: Buffalo Bills Foundation donates $167K to fund summer meals for local kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n August 4th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThis event is more than a day at training camp: it\u2019s a powerful statement about what\u2019s possible when communities come together to support children,\u201d Rachel Sabella, director of No Kid Hungry New York, said in a statement. \u201cThanks to partners like the Buffalo Bills Foundation, we\u2019re not only raising awareness about no-cost summer meals, but also reminding families that help is out there and that no child should go hungry during the summer.\u201d<\/p>\n WGRZ: Bills Foundation and No Kid Hungry tackle food need in training camp<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n August 2nd, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n SI Live: Free summer meals food truck coming to Staten Island for first time<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 25th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n BronxTimes: Bronx leaders, Schools Chancellor, No Kid Hungry New York deliver free summer meals to Bronx<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 24th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “Summer should be the time of year when kids get to enjoy being kids \u2013 without stressing about where their next meal will come from,\u201d No Kid Hungry New York Director Rachel Sabella said. \u201cBy giving children free, healthy meal options and helping parents and caregivers keep food on the table, programs like Free Summer Meals and Summer EBT are helping to make that a reality.”<\/p>\n The Capitol Pressroom: Federal cuts undermine anti-hunger initiatives<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 24th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n The Daily News: Summer EBT Benefits Coming to Families<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 23rd, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Bronxmama: Free summer meals for Bronx families: What you need to know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 17th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Bronx Times: Battling hunger: DOE food truck distributes free summer meals in Edenwald<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 16th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “Elected officials and leaders from the nonprofit No Kid Hungry gathered outside a bright red food truck in Edenwald on July 16 to distribute free meals to children \u2014 and sound the alarm about impending federal cuts that will likely leave many Bronx families without enough food.”<\/p>\n WCBS: No Kid Hungry, New York City Public Schools distributing free summer meals across 5 boroughs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 16th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “Rachel Sabella, the director of No Kid Hungry New York, said the food will be distributed at a variety of places, including parks, schools, pools, libraries and food trucks. She also shared the food will not only be nutritious but tasty, serving a variety of meals from cheese sandwiches to chicken pasta.”<\/p>\n Patch: NYC Dishes Out Free Summer Meals For Kids In Prospect Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 7th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe rising cost of groceries isn\u2019t just straining household budgets\u2014it\u2019s pushing families deeper into debt,\u201d said Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York.<\/p>\n WHEC: Food banks, child hunger organization expect more demand as Trump\u2019s mega bill threatens SNAP benefits<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 3rd, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Rachel Sabella, director of No Kid Hungry New York, also voiced concerns about the bill\u2019s impact. \u201cThese benefits are not sufficient already \u2014 it\u2019s going to be even harder for people to purchase food,\u201d Sabella said.<\/p>\n Ms. Magazine: Governors in 12 Republican-Led States Reject Federal Funding for Summer Lunches<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n July 1st, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI think something people don\u2019t always recognize is that summer is the hungriest time of year for families,\u201d said Rachel Sabella, director of the nonprofit No Kid Hungry New York.<\/p>\n WKBW: ‘It\u2019s not sustainable’: SNAP changes could cut off thousands in WNY, impact food pantries<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n June 26th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “No Kid Hungry New York, in partnership with the Buffalo Bills Foundation, has announced $200,000 in new grants to help expand free summer meal access across the state.”<\/p>\n The Hechinger Report: Young children may go hungry as summer begins<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n June 25th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI think something people don\u2019t always recognize is that summer is the hungriest time of year for families,\u201d said Rachel Sabella, director of the nonprofit No Kid Hungry New York. SUN Bucks in particular gives families more flexibility during the summer to access food, she added.<\/p>\n WCAX: Summer meals available for Vermont, New York kids<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n June 25th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Governor Hochul Highlights $250 Million Available in Food Assistance for Over Two Million Children Across New York This Summer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n June 23rd, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n No Kid Hungry New York Director Rachel Sabella said, \u201cSummer EBT is a transformative program for hundreds of thousands of families across New York State. By providing $120 in grocery benefits for each eligible child, it puts vital resources directly into the hands of families, helping them afford nutritious food for their children during the summer months. At the same time, it supports local economies by generating increased business for thousands of bodegas, supermarkets, and farmers statewide. I commend Governor Hochul and the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) for their swift action in delivering these benefits, and I urge all potentially eligible New Yorkers to visit OTDA\u2019s website to check their status. These funds are meant for you \u2014 don\u2019t miss out.\u201d<\/p>\n The Post-Journal: YMCA Honored For Efforts To Feed Children<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n June 3rd, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “Barber highlighted that the collaboration with the No Kid Hungry organization has significantly amplified the YMCA\u2019s visibility, elevating its mission across both national and state stages. This partnership has not only sparked a vibrant exchange of ideas but has also fostered a deeper understanding of the impactful work being done to combat childhood hunger by the YMCA and other non-profit organizations.”<\/p>\n SI Live: Staten Island school food service manager recognized as 2025 NYC \u2018Hunger Hero\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n May 26th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Finger Lakes 1: SNAP, Medicaid cuts hit NY in new federal budget<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n May 25th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n News 10: SALT vs. SNAP: What New York lost and won in \u2018One Big Beautiful Bill<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n May 23rd, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “Director of No Kid Hungry New York Rachel Sabella said that approving the budget bill represented \u201ca vote to increase childhood hunger.\u201d She added that the cuts would increase \u201cred tape and bureaucracy for working families\u201d and force an \u201cunprecedented and impossible cost burden onto states.\u201d<\/p>\n NY Daily News: Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP in N.Y. could have significant impacts on children<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n May 18th, 2025<\/strong> Brooklyn Daily Eagle: City\u2019s school system honors \u2018NYC Hunger Heroes\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n May 13th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “Each of the honorees given awards by No Kid Hungry New York was nominated by leadership from each of the city\u2019s school districts and Office of Food and Nutrition food service administration teams, including inspectors and compliance professionals.”<\/p>\n Harlem World: NYC Public Schools & No Kid Hungry NY Honor Hunger Heroes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n May 12th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cDedicated cafeteria staff can change the lives of hundreds of kids in a school each day. They often know each student\u2019s name and favorite foods, and provide a friendly face alongside a nutritious meal,\u201d said Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York.<\/p>\n PIX 11: Hunger Heroes: Cooks, lunch aides, and food service workers honored by the City\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n May 12th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n “This is the fifth year No Kid Hungry NY and NYC\u2019s DOE have honored cafeteria staff from NY Public Schools for being on the frontlines of the battle against hunger, letting kids know that not all superheroes have capes. They sometimes wear aprons.”<\/p>\n WGRZ: Western New York YMCA earns No Kid Hungry Community Partner Award<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n May 11th, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe Jamestown Area YMCA exemplifies what it means to be a true partner in the fight against childhood hunger,\u201d Rachel Sabella, director of No Kid Hungry New York, said in a statement.<\/p>\nSeptember 2025<\/h2>\n
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\n\u201cWe know when kids have regular access to meals, they thrive. They have higher attendance rates; they do better in school. They struggle less with chronic health issues like asthma,\u201d said Rachel Sabella, director of No Kid Hungry New York.<\/p>\n