Support Frontline Providers

Step 1: Learn about our proposal for expanded HPNAP and NourishNY.

The Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) and Nourish New York are two critical initiatives administered in New York State to combat food insecurity and improve access to nutritious food for vulnerable populations. HPNAP, managed by the New York State Department of Health, provides funding and support to emergency food organizations—such as food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens—to increase the availability of wholesome, nutrient-dense foods. Complementing this effort, the Nourish New York program connects New York’s agricultural sector with food relief organizations, ensuring that surplus farm products are efficiently distributed to communities in need. Together, these programs strengthen the state’s food security infrastructure by bridging the gap between local food producers and individuals experiencing hunger.

WSCAH and our partners at the Roundtable: Allies for Food Access continue to advocate for expanded funding for these programs, with the aim of securing a baselined $75M for HPNAP and NourishNY in the New York State budget.

Step 2: Find your representatives

New York City

Find your local representative using your current address or location.

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New York State

You can find your state representative’s contact information on this NY State assembly website using your street and city address.

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Step 3: Take action

Below is some proposed language. Feel free to customize it with your own thoughts on the issue. When complete click the copy button and paste it into your email program.

Subject: Please Support for Expanding HPNAP and NourishNY funding for frontline providers.

[NYC or NYS Representative Name],

I am writing as a concerned citizen to urge you to support increased baselined funding of $75M for the HPNAP and NourishNY programs, and help emergency food providers meet the rising need in our state.

Increased funding is critical to provide immediate relief to food-insecure families and reduce the financial pressure on New York State frontline providers to meet nutritional needs of millions of hungry New Yorkers. With the much of this funding spent with local distributors and farmers, these resources further serve to strengthen the overall food system in New York and encourage economic activity.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this urgent issue. I urge you to advocate for every available solution, and to continue to work closely with the  frontline providers on the ground to ensure that every New Yorker has the food they urgently need.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] 
[Your Address] 
[Your Email] 
[Your Phone Number]