An overview of food insecurity in the NYC

a. Explain what is meant by the terms: food insecurity and food desert. Explain the difference between a food bank and a food pantry. b. Describe the mission and values of the Food Bank of NYC. How can the community get involved to help address the issue of hunger? c. Explain the basic principle of the Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program (SNAP) also known as Food Stamps. How many people participate in SNAP in NYC? How many SNAP participants in NYC are estimated to be children 18 years old and younger?