July 2020 – Hunger Action Network of NYS

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW COVID RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

07/17/2020

Funding Available to Tenants Impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic

Bolsters Ongoing Efforts to Keep New Yorkers in Their Homes

Program Application Will Be Available Here on Thursday, July 16

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an emergency rental assistance program that will help keep low-income families throughout New York in their homes. The program, which is designed to reach those individuals and families with the greatest need, will provide direct aid for tenants who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is funded through the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which is part of the CARES Act. The program is administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal and access to program applications will be available here on Thursday, July 16.

“Since day one we made it clear that no New Yorkers should be thrown on the streets because of hardships caused by this pandemic,” Governor Cuomo said. “It’s critically important that people are able to stay safely in their homes as we progress through our data-driven, phased reopening, and the COVID Rent Relief Program reinforces that commitment with direct assistance to those in the greatest need.”

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “Despite the progress we have made in fighting COVID-19, millions of New Yorkers are struggling because of this virus and the economic crisis. Providing direct aid to overburdened renters will help these New Yorkers stay in their homes and be able to make ends […]

July 17th, 2020|Categories: External posts, News from HANNYS|

Food That’s In When School is Out!
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Food That’s In When School is Out!

Food That’s In When School is Out!

07/13/2020
Food That’s In When School is Out!

The need for healthy nutrition does not end when school lets out for the summer. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) fills that gap by providing good, nutritious food that’s “in” when school is “out”. It ensures that children ages 18 years or younger, in low-income areas, can continue to receive nutritious meals during school vacations.

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July 13th, 2020|Categories: External posts, News from HANNYS|

Soul Fire Farm to undergo an extensive site expansion – Albany Times Union, 7/12/2020
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Soul Fire Farm to undergo an extensive site expansion – Albany Times Union, 7/12/2020

Soul Fire Farm to undergo an extensive site expansion – Albany Times Union, 7/12/2020

07/12/2020

A Capital Region community farm focuses on education, social justice and ending racism.

Soul Fire Farm to undergo an extensive site expansion – Albany Times Union, 7/12/2020

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July 12th, 2020|Categories: External posts|

Anti-Hunger “Rolling Rally”

07/12/2020

SAVE THE DATE! Monday, July 20 – Anti-Hunger “Rolling Rally”
Ring and Rally Your Senators to Pass a COVID-19 Package
That Boosts SNAP

Hungry people can’t wait.

On Monday, JULY 20, join FRAC and other advocates in a day of action to tell the Senate it must act quickly to pass a COVID-19 relief package that boosts SNAP benefits so that the growing number of struggling households may continue to put food on the table.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Ring and rally your Senators on July 20, between 9 a.m. – Noon*
*your local time

1. With advocates in every corner of the country calling during this time, calls will be rolling into Senate offices throughout the day on their first day back from the July 4th recess. Let’s make some noise! Find a list of your senators’ phone numbers here.

2. Throughout the day of action, we encourage you to share a short selfie video (one minute or less) or a selfie photo calling for boosts to SNAP. Find senators’ Twitter handles and guidance on how to post a video or photo. Use hashtag #BoostSNAPNow and remember to tag your Senators.

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July 12th, 2020|Categories: Events, External posts, News from HANNYS|

SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS

07/10/2020
With summer in full swing, schools, community centers, public parks, and libraries across the nation are operating their Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This program ensures that kids still have access to nutritious meals even when school is not in session. Usually, meals must be served and eaten on site, however, with COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, the USDA has made a temporary exception to this rule and is allowing grab-and-go meals instead. Use the Summer Meal Site Finder tool or text “Summer” to 97-779 to find a summer meals near you. Be sure to confirm the protocols before visiting the meal site.

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July 10th, 2020|Categories: External posts, News from HANNYS|