The SNAP Lifeline is Broken.

Our Neighbors Need Us NOW.

Starting November 1st, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—the single most effective tool against hunger—is being suspended for an estimated 3 million people in New York, including children and senior citizens. This isn't a future threat; it is an immediate collapse of the food safety net.

On average, families will instantly lose over $187 per month for groceries. This loss is devastating, forcing parents to make impossible, heartbreaking choices:

Financial stability for all

The United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region is committed to improving financial assistance for ALICE and low-income individuals to alleviate short-term financial crises and increase local families' economic position, and to increasing annual earnings and workplace advancement of individuals and families.

Media Partnerships: Amplifying Our Impact

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Give Every Child the Tools to Succeed

Imagine the excitement of a new school year – the fresh start, the new friends, the chance to learn and grow. Now imagine that excitement dimmed by the worry of not having the basic supplies needed to participate.