Further Readings

However much information I wish I could convey through this site, I understand that that capturing the full scope of how the pandemic has impacted food insecurity in our city would be nearly impossible. So below I have linked to 3 amazing articles on food insecurity in New York, and how your donations help combat hunger.

The Gothamist

Widespread Hunger Persists Evan As New York's Economy Recovers June 8, 2021

This article from The Gothamist describes persisting issues of food insecurity within New York, even as we begin to recover from the pandemic. It also describes pervasive and increasing disparities in food insecurity by race, with Black and Latinx New Yorkers going hungry at dramatically higher rates than their white neighbors.

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The New York Times

1.5 Million New Yorkers Can't Afford Food.

Pantries Are Their Lifeline.

October 20, 2020

This article from the New York Times discusses how food insecurity caused by the pandemic forced New York residents to rely on pantries, many for the first time. It follows 4 New York families navigating the process to get food support. It also describes what it has been like when a crush of people turned to pantries and food banks for help, just as hundreds of these programs were forced to close down due to COVID.

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The Wall Street Journal

New York City Is Reopening But Many Families Still Turn To Food Pantries

April 1, 2021

The 1 million people in New York City with food insecurity in 2019 ballooned to 1.5 million in 2021, with many food pantries and anti-hunger programs seeing a 60% increase in need from last year. This article from the Wall Street Journal explores the connection between food insecurity and unemployment, particularly with low wage workers. It also describes how food insecurity not only increases when the economy falters, but also recovers much more slowly.

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