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Recent Press Releases
New and Noteworthy Archives
Watch a new video on the importance of the Food Stamp Program
Created by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Making America Stronger commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Food Stamp Program by telling the story of how food stamps ended the problem of severe hunger in our country.
external links:
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities ...read more
NYCCAH partners with Hunger Action Network of NYS to increase fresh produce in West Harlem
The West Harlem Farm Fresh Produce Anti-Hunger, Anti-Obesity Project
The New York City Coalition Against Hunger – in partnership with the
Hunger Action Network of New York State, the West Harlem Action
Network Against Poverty, and the United Way of New York City – is about
to launch an innovative new project to bring more nutritious food to West
Harlem residents. Seed funding for the project has been provided by the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and additional assistance will be
provided by the federally-funded AmeriCorps National Service Program. ...read more
New Federal and Nonprofit Data Show Surge as Charities Run Out of Food
Despite the recent stock market boom, the number of city residents who lack sufficient food, as well as the number forced to use charitable soup kitchens and food pantries, continued to soar, according to a new report by the New York City Coalition Against Hunger (NYCCAH). ...read more
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. through community service. Find out how you can help!
On January 13-15, 2007, the New York City Coalition Against Hunger will sponsor our 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Anti-Hunger “Serve-a-Thon.” ...read more
Existing Donors
Some of the very generous corporations and foundations that have recently contributed to the New York City Coalition Against Hunger:
- ABC, Inc. Foundation
- Altman Foundation
- Altria Group,Inc.
- AT&T The Northern Trust Company
- Catholic Charities
- Chandler Chicco Agency
- Charitable Gift Fund
- Citigroup Foundation
- City Harvest
- Colangelo Group, Inc.
- Commerce Bank
- Common Cents New York, Inc.
- Congressional Hunger Center
- Conservation & Sculpture
- Entertainment Partners Group Inc.
- Evoda Real Estate Group
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Financials
The New York City Coalition Against Hunger maintains very few overhead costs, ensuring that the vast majority of its expenditures goes to programs and services that help low-income and hungry New Yorkers. As our Year 2008 Form 990 filed with the IRS proves, more than 80 percent of the Coalition's expenses go directly to programs and services. ...read more
Food For Your Program
The Coalition does not distribute food. However, there are several excellent options for obtaining food for an emergency food program and you should pursue as many of these options as possible to ensure a steady supply of food for your clients/customers:
- The Food Bank For New York City
- City Harvest
- Search for other emergency food programs near you with HungerMaps, from the Coalition Against Hunger
Links to More Help for Your Program
General Resources
- Nonprofit Expert - Suggested publications, advice for nonprofits, links to articles from experts in the field
- Alliance for Nonprofit Management - FAQs, resources and ideas from other nonprofits
Benefits Outreach
- FoodChange - Food Stamps outreach materials
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Hunger in New York City
NYCCAH Hunger Blog
