While many New Yorkers will be gathering together with family and friends over a huge dinner, over a million New Yorkers will be facing food insecurity.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and while many New Yorkers will be gathering together with family and friends over a huge dinner, over a million New Yorkers will be facing food insecurity, wondering where their next meal will come from.
As the cost of living and inflation rates continue to rise, more and more New Yorkers find themselves struggling to afford food. And it’s not just the unhoused population that is feeling it, low and middle-income families are also experiencing hunger at higher rates., in 2022 around 15% of New Yorkers experience hunger.
SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are available for those who need assistance purchasing food for themselves and their families. To apply for SNAP, New Yorkers can reach out to the city’s Human Resources Administration at 718-557-1399 or apply online at. You can also apply in person at one of the city’s HRA Centers; you can find the location nearest to you on
For a mobile option, Plentiful is an app that allows users to search for resources on their phones. Through the app, users can look up food assistance programs, manage reservations and save a spot in line for pickups. You can download the app on iOS or Android or visit More hunger resources are available at the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Hunger Hotline, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY for English, and 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish. The line is open from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. EST.Emily Davenport is the Digital Editor of amNewYork Metro. She covers entertainment, business and things to do stories around New York City, both in writing and through video. Outside of work, you can find her exploring the city or hanging out at home with her cranky bird.
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