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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The Bowery Mission is located at 227 Bowery St. This is one of the city’s largest homeless shelters and food pantries. (Staff Photo by Paul Kim)

How service organizations help New Yorkers in need during the pandemic

Now more than ever, many New Yorkers are struggling to find meals and shelter. Here’s how some service organizations are doing their part to help.
Sabiq Shahidullah, Staff Writer April 8, 2021

Over 1.5 million New Yorkers are currently struggling to find meals, a 38% increase from pre-pandemic times. Food pantries play a vital role in feeding these vulnerable people. The...

Plated meal from Harvest Table at Third North Residence Hall. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

Use of Program for Food-Insecure Students Spikes This Academic Year

Almost 2,000 students used a food insecurity program this year, up from a few dozen in previous semesters.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor May 6, 2019

Last academic year, the Courtesy Meals Program — which provides 75 Dining Dollars to students unable to afford their next meal, no questions asked — was used by 30 to 40 students...

Snow Days Highlight New York City’s Hunger Problem

Snow Days Highlight New York City’s Hunger Problem

Read one writer’s take on the underlying tensions behind closing New York City public schools.
March 5, 2019

Generally speaking, I try not to complain about a day off. When I learned that school would be canceled, I was ecstatic. Growing up in New York City, snow days were some of my...

Food Insecurity Programs Serve Only ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

Food Insecurity Programs Serve Only ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

Due to fears of overuse, an NYU program meant to address food insecurity has been kept quiet.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 10, 2018
Due to fears of overuse, an NYU program meant to address food insecurity has been kept quiet.

At the Hunger Banquet, guests will randomly be classed as lower, middle and upper-class and eat according to their wealth.

TEDxNYU Simulates Inequality at Hunger Banquet

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
TEDxNYU is partnering with Oxfam, Amnesty International, Share Meals and Habitat for Humanity on Monday to host and allow NYU students to participate in the Oxfam America Hunger Banquet. This will not be the typical student organization banquet where students will enjoy a hearty meal together; instead, students will experience the meal as members of different social classes.
Slice Out Hunger, a nonprofit project raising money through pizza has 57 pizzerias throughout the city participating in this year’s event.

Dollar Pizza That Gives Back

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Scott Wiener, founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours, collaborates with local pizzerias to fight hunger in New York City.
Students have worked to reduce the amount of food waste produced by NYU’s dining services, including the sample plates at the counters in dining halls.

NYU’s Food Waste Isn’t Actually Going to Waste

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Dining Editor September 6, 2016
To combat food waste on campus, Two Birds One Stone, led by CAS Senior Mac Hughes-Cromwick, uses uneaten food from NYU Dining Halls to combat hunger.

Hearty Start

Kendall Levison, Features Editor March 7, 2016

Elevator pitch For as little as $3, Hearty Start allows you to sponsor breakfasts for homeless individuals around New York City. Donors log onto the site and choose how often...

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World hunger initiative furthers program with new app

Larson Binzer, Deputy News Editor August 24, 2014
Resolution fellows Samir Goel and Hannah Dehardunwala create app for Transfernation, create partnership in Pakistan.
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NYU Oxfam throws interactive Hunger Banquet

November 20, 2013
NYU's Oxfam chapter hosted an interactive Hunger Banquet to raise awareness of global inequality.
Letter to the Editor: School lunches severely lacking in taste, variety, nutrition

Letter to the Editor: School lunches severely lacking in taste, variety, nutrition

May 2, 2013
Students from EBC Bushwick High School for Public Service call for improved quality of school lunches.