CPC-Managed School Pantry Sees Demand Surge Amid SNAP Cuts and Immigration Fears

On May 11th, The Sunset Post published a report on rising food insecurity in Sunset Park and highlighted CPC's role in managing the food pantry at PS 94. According to the article, demand at the CPC-run pantry has more than doubled in recent years, serving 210 high-need families last year, who received food once per month, compared to just 40 families every two weeks in 2022. Rebecca Giordano, CPC’s Family Development Director, noted that while the school's enrollment has shrunk, the need for food seems to be constantly increasing. The report also ties the growing demand to rising food prices, immigration enforcement fears, and stricter SNAP work requirements under recently passed federal legislation, which have reduced SNAP enrollment in New York City by over 5% since last year.

Press Coverage: The Sunset Post