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Introduction and available food assistance resources
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Jill Berry, First Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, introduces herself and provides information on available food assistance resources in New York City. She emphasizes the importance of addressing food insecurity and highlights various ways for New Yorkers to access help.
- Berry mentions foodhelp.nyc.gov, 311, Access HRA app, and benefits access centers as ways to find food assistance.
- She encourages SNAP recipients to learn about DOHMH food access initiatives like Health Bucks and Get the Good Stuff.
- The introduction sets the tone for the importance of food security efforts in the city.
Jill Berry
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Thank you.
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Good morning.
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My name is Jill Berry, and I serve as the first deputy commissioner at the Department of Social Services.
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I would like to thank deputy speaker Ayala and the members of the on general welfare for holding today's hearing on hunger and food insecurity in New York City.
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I'm joined today by New York City Human Resources Administration administrator Scott French.
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We appreciate the council's continued focus advancing food security for New Yorkers and the work that DSS and HRA pursue in lifting up New Yorkers food security.
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If anyone listening is facing food insecurity, know there is help available.
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You can call 311 or visit foodhelp.nyc.gov to find nearby food pantries and community kitchens.
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Access HRA, our mobile app, and our benefits access centers service further where clients can apply for benefits.
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I also want to take this opportunity to encourage those clients receiving SNAP to learn more about the DOHMH food access initiatives including Health Bucks, get the good stuff, and groceries to go.
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All assist in strengthening a network of healthy food options for New Yorkers.