Long Island, like much of the nation, is facing a worsening hunger crisis. More families are coming to food pantries than at any time in recent memory, and our shelves are struggling to keep up. For individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges, the need for a stable and secure food source is even greater.

The prolonged federal government shutdown disrupted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program , which provides resources to high-need individuals and families so they can buy food. But even with the shutdown ended, the problems remain. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" enacted this year cuts $187 billion of SNAP funding over the next decade, a 20% reduction, as new rules push people out of the program. The federal government has also cut $500 million from t

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