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But the number of SNAP participants in the city keeps falling. That could reflect good news about the economy, the impact of federal benefit cuts or the persistence at the…

ByJonelle Carrera 4Comments

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Jun 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Myths About Public Benefits Plague Debate in D.C.

‘Narratives about those receiving public benefits depict them as scammers living large off the hard work of tax-paying Americans. This is far from the truth.’ Watch a video op-ed.

ByHelen Strom 0Comments

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Nov 2017

Uncategorized

Federal Cuts and Enrollment Shortfalls Weigh on Program for NYC’s Hungry

Two reports indicate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which used to be called food stamps, is failing to help as much as it should.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2017

In Depth

What Trump Means for Hunger and Nutrition in New York City

If Congressional Republicans slash food support, it will hurt—but there are steps the city can take to boost access to nutrition.

ByElizabeth Michaelson Monaghan 1Comment

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Apr 2016

Uncategorized

How NYC’s Food-Stamp Math Hurts Some Low-Income Families

Thanks to a federal policy, the city’s bookkeeping errors can put families needing help in an even bigger hole.

ByShaunee Morgan 3Comments

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Mar 2015

Opinion

Will Congress Let Hunger Hold Women Down?

As many women can attest, balancing work and family is never easy. But it’s even harder when access to affordable, nutritious food is out of reach.

ByMargarette Purvis 0Comments

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Mar 2015

Economy

As Some Fret Over NYC’s Welfare Rolls, Others Aim to Attack Its Poverty

A rise in welfare rolls by 13,000 generates heated headlines. Meanwhile, the reality of 1.6 million New Yorkers in poverty triggers a new policy prescription.

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Oct 2011

Economy In Depth Investigations

Workfare for Food Stamps?

Poor New Yorkers and advocates say the Bloomberg administration is, for the first time, forcing people receiving food stamps to fulfill work requirements.

ByNeil deMause 1Comment

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Sep 2011

Economy In Depth

Williamsburg: 'Normal families need food. This is ridiculous.'

Lunchtime, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Southside Community Mission.

ByRaed El Rafei 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Economy In Depth

Despite Economic Slowdown, Food Prices Rise In New York

From August 2010 to August 2011 the average price of food in the New York metropolitan area increased by nearly 5 percent, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of…

ByAlexander Tucciarone 0Comments

De Blasio Credited With Reducing Barriers to Nutrition Assistance