2008 Annual Hunger Survey Report

View and download NYCCAH's 2008 Annual Hunger Survey Report and read highlights from the citywide media coverage.

No Bailout for the Hungry: Funding Slashed to Emergency Food Programs As Hunger in NYC Continues to Soar - The results of the Coalition's 2008 citywide hunger survey detailing a sharp rise in need and decline in government funding. (DOC)

No Bailout for the Hungry: Funding Slashed to Emergency Food Programs As Hunger in NYC Continues to Soar - The results of the Coalition's 2008 citywide hunger survey detailing a sharp rise in need and decline in government funding. (PDF)

Press Releases

Survey Shows Impact of Hunger Crisis: No Bailout for the Hungry as Record Number of Agencies Don’t Have Enough Food

Survey Shows Hunger Crisis in Staten Island: No Bailout for the Hungry as Record Number of Agencies Don’t Have Enough Food

Survey Shows Hunger Crisis in Queens: No Bailout for the Hungry as Record Number of Agencies Don’t Have Enough Food

Survey Shows Hunger Crisis in the Bronx: No Bailout for the Hungry as Record Number of Agencies Don’t Have Enough Food

Survey Shows Hunger Crisis in Brooklyn: No Bailout for the Hungry as Record Number of Agencies Don’t Have Enough Food

Newspaper Coverage

Pols Tout Rescue Plan for City Food Banks - Queens Chronicle, 12/4/08

U.S. Must Invest in Ending Hunger - Daily News, 12/4/08

Our Hungry Homes - Staten Island Advance, 12/3/08

Recession-Hit Rich Jostle for Bargains - The National, 12/1/08

No Hay Comida Para Tanta Gente - El Diario, 11/26/08

Answers About Hunger in New York - The New York Times, City Room, 11/26/08

Hunger Pains - WNYC, 11/26/08

Hungry Flock To Turkey Giveaway - New York City News Service, 11/26/08

Food pantries: Fewer Supplies and More Clients - Staten Island Advance, 11/26/08

Study: NYC Food Emergencies Up By a Third - Newsday, 11/25/08

Losing Battle to Feed Hunger in New York City - Daily News, 11/25/08

Cupboards are Bare at Brooklyn Pantry: Coney Mission & Others Across City Feel Pinch as Demand Grows - Daily News, 11/25/08

Television News Coverage

Giving Thanks: Report Highlights City Hunger Problem - NY1, 11/25/08