Hunger relief organizations and anti-hunger advocates rallied on the steps of City Hall last week calling on Mayor Eric Adams to fully fund the Community Food Connections program at $100 million. The demand comes as food insecurity reaches alarming levels across New York City.
Organized by the Food Bank for New York City, the rally drew over 50 participants who stood outside for more than an hour holding posters that read “Fresh food is a human right,” “Food Bank for NYC,” and “Feed our communities.” Chants like “Hear our plea–increase CFC,”
