More than 400 food pantries in New York City are expressing anxiety over potential federal policy shifts under President Donald Trump's administration. Rising food costs and concerns about SNAP benefit reductions are adding pressure to an already strained system. Pantry directors are exploring alternative funding sources and partnerships to ensure continued food security for New Yorkers.
More than 400 food pantries in New York City are particularly concerned about the rapid changes coming from Washington, DC. These pantries have been watching the news carefully, knowing how quickly anything could change how they serve those facing food insecurity.Less than three weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump’s numerous executive orders have sparked anxiety and stress for many New Yorkers.
“If that got cut, that would really affect a lot of our customers and increase their need in terms of pantry and fresh fruits and vegetables,” he says. “So that could really, that could really balloon our pantry program, and probably our hot lunch program too, because it’s just all grocery cost in the end.”
Riseboro is looking to do the same by aiming for private funders. Although it received funding all three levels of government, Harrington believes the best bet is to reach out to private donors, since those three levels may possibly one day unable to fully fund Riseboro. Russell adds that if the federal government is not going to provide any assistance, then the state and city would have to do more than they usually do.
Russell agrees. “Your average New Yorker is walking around, busy doing the New York thing. They’re not connected to all of what you’re asking about; what moves? Oh yeah, pantry. People go for food, and now they’re not going. So what do they do? And then, if the pantry loses funding. What does the pantry do?”NYC’s food pantries continue to provide food for those in need. The team at WHEDco tries to practice self-care so they will not be stressed out when serving their communities.
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