How to access New York, New Jersey food banks during coronavirus crisis

NEW YORK (WABC) -- With unemployment skyrocketing during the coronavirus outbreak, many families will find themselves needing help for the first time. Over 37 million people don't have access to nutritious food, including 1 in 12 seniors and 1 in 7 children.

If you are struggling with food insecurity in New York City, visit FoodHelp NYC to find a food bank near you. Here are some additional organizations in the tri-state area that can help:

• Feeding America
• Food Bank For New York City
• City Harvest
• Hunger Free America
• Community Food Bank of New Jersey
• Visit NJ211.org to find additional food resources in New Jersey
• Visit 211CT.org to find food additional resources in Connecticut

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