Food-Insecure New Yorkers Seek More Meal Deliveries From City
This article was originally published on by THE CITY
New Yorkers in dire need want city food deliveries expanded and prefer items they can cook themselves, according to a survey commissioned by City Hall.
The 2020 poll, obtained by THE CITY, found a severe demand for emergency food drop-offs, with 79% of the respondents reporting living below the federal poverty line and 68% describing themselves as medically vulnerable. Three-quarters of respondents said their ability to afford food has significantly decreased due to the pandemic.