Federal programs like SNAP, WIC, and GusNIP provide New York families with billions to purchase the foods they need to thrive. Yet a change in administration could significantly impact the ways in which these programs are administered. This panel will highlight state efforts to center families when implementing the program, as well as challenges and opportunities within New York to improve participants’ experiences. 

Moderator:

• Julia McCarthy, Senior Program Officer, NYHealth 

Panelists:

• Maria Teresa Walles, Safety Net Activist, Urban Justice Center
• Dottie Rosenbaum, Senior Fellow and Director of Federal SNAP Policy, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
• Noah Fulmer, Senior Fellow, Fair Food Network