IMPORTANT UPDATE:

To accommodate more candidates, we have decided to switch to an online-only event. Kindly note that this session will now happen entirely on Zoom!

In order to access the forum on Thursday morning, please click THIS LINK. Please note that you will still need to register once you click the link.

We apologize for the last-minute change, but we are confident that the event will still be incredibly informative as we seek to learn about the NYC mayoral candidates’ views on these important issues.

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About the Event: Hunger and food insecurity affect millions of New Yorkers every day. In fact, more than 4.6 million NYC residents—56% of the population—live in or near poverty, and 1.2 million people in our city are currently struggling with hunger. A coalition of leading hunger and food insecurity organizations is hosting a candidate forum to hear directly from the individuals running for NYC Mayor this year on this topic.

Why you should attend: Whether you’re a community advocate, nonprofit leader, concerned resident, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this is your opportunity to learn about their plans to address hunger and improve food policies to better support our communities citywide. Join us for an engaging and informative discussion, moderated by Journalist and Spectrum New York 1 Political Anchor Errol Louis, that will provide insight into the candidates’ proposed solutions for these critical challenges. The forum will take place in person and be streamed live for broader access.

Invited Mayoral Candidates:
– Adrienne Adams
– Eric Adams
– Michael Blake*
– Andrew Cuomo
– Brad Lander*
– Zohran Mamdani
– Zellnor Myrie*
– Jessica Ramos
– Scott Stringer*
– Whitney Tilson
– James Walden

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This event is made possible through the collaboration of these incredible organizations dedicated to addressing food insecurity:
– Chilis on Wheels
– City Harvest
– Community Food Advocates
– Community Service Society
– Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA)
– CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute
– Equity Advocates
– Feeding New York State
– Food Bank For New York City
– Hunger Free America
– Project Hospitality
– Swipe Out Hunger
– United Way of New York City
– Wellness in the Schools

Why This Matters: This will be more than just a forum, it’s a chance to be informed, to advocate for better policies, and to amplify the voices of the millions of New Yorkers struggling with hunger and food insecurity. Together, we can hold our leaders accountable and push for meaningful change to ensure no one in our city goes hungry.