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NYCP Stories | July 28, 2026
Serving more neighbors as food assistance declines
Please take a few moments and look at our: Summer 2026 Pantry Press Newsletter Serving more neighbors as food assistance declines As we move through summer, the need for food...
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NYCP Stories | June 3, 2026
Getting by in the Era of SNAP Cuts
Please take a few moments and look at our: Spring 2025 Pantry Press Newsletter Getting by in the Era of SNAP cuts Recent federal changes are reshaping access to food …
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NYCP Stories | May 12, 2026
The Impact of the Government Shutdown on our Community
Please take a few moments and look at our: Fall 2025 Pantry Press Newsletter The Impact of the Government Shutdown on our Community The fallout from the federal shutdown and …
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NYCP Stories | December 2, 2025
Today is #GivingTuesday! Double your impact today!
Today is GivingTuesday — a worldwide day of giving! Join us in making a gift today to brighten the season and DOUBLE your impact! Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, …
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NYCP Stories | November 13, 2025
SNAP Cuts Fuel Record Spikes in Pantry Sign-Ups
We are sounding the alarm because we are witnessing double- and triple-digit spikes in guest visits and growing pressure on staff, volunteers, and supply chains due to the food security …
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