Basic Needs
Over 24,000 residents are defined as food insecure, indicating a lack of access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Of those facing food insecurity, 25% do not qualify for SNAP or other public nutrition assistance programs. From 2018 to 2019 in the Southern Tier, there was a 30% increase in individuals facing homelessness overall and an 85% increase in families facing homelessness. New York State has the highest demand for domestic violence services in the country. In Broome County alone, law enforcement responds to 550-600 domestic incidents each month. Disasters are difficult to predict, meaning that it’s imperative that individuals are prepared when they happen and are helped back on their feet.
Feeding America; 2018
Department of Housing and Urban Development; 2019
NYSCADV; 2019
Funding to Support
Access to food
Emergency shelter
Domestic violence prevention
Disaster relief and preparedness
2023-2024 Projected Impact
- 68,748 nutritious meals will be provided to people in crisis
- 485 people will access immediate crisis housing
- 265 people will have their immediate needs met following a disaster
- 90 people experiencing domestic violence will gain assistance in child custody, visitation and support proceedings
- 16 people experiencing domestic violence will gain assistance in obtaining an order of protection
- 210 people will be educated on domestic violence
Did You Know?
Housing First programs are scientifically supported in their effectiveness as it relates to reducing homelessness, increasing housing stability, and reducing hospital utilization. Additionally, these programs may also improve mental health and wellbeing and increase substance use disorder treatment.
Some scientific evidence supports healthy food initiatives in food pantries as a means to increase food security and healthy food consumptions. These programs may also improve nutrition and weight status and decrease disparities in our community.