2008 Annual Hunger Survey

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