WIC Works: The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and its Vital Importance

WIC Works: The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and its Vital Importance

On today's episode, we're joined by Whitley Hasty, the Benefits Navigation Manager at Foodlink, and Dani Lopez, the Co-Founder of Lulo and the Project Director of the WIC Data Project. Whitley and Dani join us to talk about their perspectives and experiences with WIC, as well as the role of the program in supporting the health and well-being of New Yorkers. Listen to today's podcast episode to learn more! DOH WIC Website [https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic/] Help with WIC - Hunger Solutions New York [https://hungersolutionsny.org/find-food-help/wic/]

Jobs to Move America on their Campaign to Win Good Jobs and Equitable Access at Micron Technology

On today's episode, we're joined by Khadeejah Ahmad, Campaign Organizer at Jobs to Move America. Khadeejah leads on efforts to create a community benefit agreement to ensure Micron Technology adheres to good standards for community-oriented job growth and environmental protections in the Syracuse community. Listen to today's podcast episode to learn more! * https://jobstomoveamerica.org/micron/ [https://jobstomoveamerica.org/micron/]

Cooperstown Food Pantry on Rural Hunger & Federal Advocacy

On today's episode, we're joined by Will Kleffner, Executive Director of the Cooperstown Food Pantry. Listen to today's podcast episode to learn more about Will's work, food insecurity in rural New York, and the impacts that potential cuts to safety net programs could have on our communities.  Learn more about the Cooperstown Food Pantry at: https://cooperstownfoodpantry.org/ [https://cooperstownfoodpantry.org/]

Hunger Solutions NY on Budget Priorities and Federal Nutrition Programs

On today's episode, we're joined by Krista Hesdorfer, Director of Public Affairs at Hunger Solutions NY [https://hungersolutionsny.org/]. Krista's team focuses on several anti-hunger programs and initiatives including SNAP, WIC, the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP), and the Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids campaign. Listen to today's podcast episode to learn more about these programs and how they're being fought for at the state and federal level.  * SchoolMealsForAllNY.org [https://schoolmealsforallny.org/] * Universal School Meals Click-to-Action [https://schoolmealsforallny.org/tell-lawmaker-action/] * Petition to Fund Hunger Relief [https://p2a.co/STrxYtd]

Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas on addressing hunger and food insecurity in NY

On the latest podcast episode of Together with Feeding New York State, we were excited to be joined by Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas [https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Jessica-Gonzalez-Rojas] to chat about state priorities she is leading the way on to address hunger and food insecurity across New York. Listen to our latest episode to learn more!  Find your Assemblymember [https://nyassembly.gov/mem/search/] Find your Senator [https://www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator] Join Feeding New York State's Petition urging lawmakers to fully fund hunger relief! [https://p2a.co/STrxYtd]