food insecurity Archives – QNS

Woodside on the Move will distribute roughly 600 turkeys to local residents across two separate drives this week.

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Woodside on the Move hosting two Thanksgiving turkey drives this week

By Shane O’Brien

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Astoria

Simple ways Queens neighbors can bridge the gap from SNAP cuts

By Jessica Militello

Individuals sign up to the Fortune Society's new weekly food distribution program in Long Island City. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Long Island City

With SNAP cuts looming, LIC-based Fortune Society offers hope to underserved residents struggling with food insecurity

By Shane O’Brien

A sign in the window of a grocery in Chelsea in New York announces that the convenience store accepts SNAP EBT (electronic benefit transfer) funds, seen on Monday, July 29, 2024.

AMNY

‘True hunger crisis’ in the making as 1.8 million NYC residents face SNAP funding freeze next month

Connected Chef celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Woodside Thursday morning. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

News

Food insecurity nonprofit Connected Chef opens new headquarters in Woodside

By Shane O’Brien

Shopping for groceries in Manhattan on March 4, 2025.

AMNY

More New Yorkers going into debt due to rising food costs, poll finds

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Jackson Heights

González-Rojas joins lawmakers and anti-hunger groups to call on Albany to address food insecurity

Sunnyside

Queens Together partners with Alewife Brewery for third annual Eats in Queens Restaurant Month

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Jackson Heights

González-Rojas, advocates push for SNAP fraud protections, EBT chip cards

NYC food banks join forces with local eatery for holiday giving campaign

Attendees sample food at the 2024 International Food Expo. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Corona

International Food Expo in Queens raises vital funds for food relief during the holiday season

By Shane O’Brien

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Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens hosts Thanksgiving turkey distribution in Howard Beach

By Czarinna Andres

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Assembly Member Ron Kim hosts second annual Thanksgiving ‘Turkimchi’ giveaway in Flushing

By Czarinna Andres

Guests at a previous Queens Together International Food Expo. Photo: Queens Together

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Queens Together to host third annual International Food Expo in Corona next week

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens concludes 125th Anniversary celebrations with powerful events

By Czarinna Andres

Left to right: Laura Siciliano, Queens Together; Pei Wei, co-owner Zaab Zaab; Urgen Sherpa, Chhaya; Jonathan Forgash, Executive Director, Queens Together; Congresswoman Grace Meng; Tashi Dechen, co-owner Khampa Kitchen; Michael Fuquay, owner The Queensboro; Loycent Gordon, owner Neir's Tavern Queens Together’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Feeds Families in Need

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Queens Together launches new Neighbor to Neighbor program to support families in crisis with food and aid

By Shane O’Brien

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Flushing

Council members urge Congress to extend reimbursement for stolen SNAP benefits amid nationwide theft

By Iryna Shkurhan

AMNY

Hunger pangs: NYC food pantries see highest record visits

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State report shows that food insecurity affects 31% of Queens adults

By Ethan Marshall

City Harvest Bed-Stuy Mobile Market

South Ozone Park

South Ozone Park resident shows families how to transform food pantry staples into delicious meals

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Bayside

All Saints Episcopal Church holding free community concert and new food insecurity project

By Ethan Marshall

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Astoria

Queens senator recognizes local efforts to help food-insecure areas during the pandemic

By Julia Moro

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Corona

New York Mets’ wives pack food for families in need around NYC

By Julia Moro

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Corona

Corona continues fight against food insecurity 16 months after the height of COVID-19 pandemic

By Bill Parry

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