 Legislative Action CenterThe Nutrition Consortium of NYS advocates at the federal, state, and local levels for policies that
reduce hunger by increasing access to nutrition assistance programs. Public policy priorities are adopted by the organization's Board of Directors annually:
Nutrition Consortium of NYS Campaign for a Hunger-Free New York Public Policy Priorities 2009-2010, Adopted July 2009. |
10.5% of New York State residents have difficulty affording enough food on a regular basis.
Source: USDA/Economic Research Service, October 2005
