Beth Shapiro joined NY1's "Rush Hour" to highlight two realities facing older New Yorkers: the loneliness many feel during the holidays, and a year-round hunger crisis made worse by rising food costs and benefit cuts. Thank you to Spectrum News NY1 and Dean Meminger for the coverage!

🚨 Today is a cold one in #NYC, with real-feel temperatures below freezing. ❄️Please check on your older neighbors/family members today to ensure they have access to heat & sufficient food. Citymeals delivers no matter the weather. You can do your part by looking out for your fellow New Yorkers. 🌡️💙

📢 Citymeals needs volunteers for holiday calls to isolated older neighbors from Dec 22 to Christmas! 📱 A friendly check-in shows they’re not forgotten. 💙❄️ Call from anywhere, on your schedule. Sign up today: https://citymeals.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/holidayvolunteers

🕎 From latkes to gelt, your Hannukah shopping trip to Citarella can shine even brighter!⭐ Round up at the register or purchase our tote to support meals for older New Yorkers in need.

One in 10 senior citizens in New York City lack reliable access to affordable and nutritious food. ICYMI: @citymeals.bsky.social on the state of elder hunger in the city and the lasting impact of federal funding cuts. www.wnyc.org/story/feedin...

Tis the season! Help deliver holiday cheer this month by signing up for a meal delivery or to make friendly phone calls to isolated older New Yorkers. We're especially looking for people to deliver festive meals on Christmas morning! Sign up today: https://vhub.at/holidayvolunteering

“Any time I’m feeling out of control or like I want things to go better in the world, volunteering grounds me.” Read about our volunteer, Abigail, who made 100 calls to her homebound elderly neighbors last year. 💙 https://www.citymeals.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/volunteer-stories/abigail

Thank you to AM NY and Politics NY for naming Citymeals' CEO Beth Shapiro as a 2025 Nonprofit Power Player! We're honored to be mentioned among so many nonprofit leaders strengthening the social safety net for New Yorkers. 💙 https://politicsny.com/power-lists/2025-nonprofit-power-players/page/8/

🚨 Giving Tuesday Match Extended! Help us reach our $100,000 goal and double your gift to Citymeals to support food-insecure older New Yorkers: https://donate.citymeals.org/page/90971/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=26GTSC

Thank you, Errol Louis and New York Magazine for including Citymeals among your list of nonprofits to support on #GivingTuesday! 💙 https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/giving-tuesday-2025-12-nyc-charities-worth-supporting.html#GivingTuesday

"If it wasn’t for this program, I might not be alive now." Bernito, 66. Thanks to the Bronx Times for highlighting how Citymeals is meeting the growing need for food and companionship among our older neighbors. 💙

Thank you to Spectrum News NY1's Errol Louis for this sit-down with Citymeals' CEO Beth Shapiro, highlighting our work helping older New Yorkers this holiday season:

Citymeals volunteers packed and delivered thousands of Thanksgiving meals to older neighbors today! 🦃 💙 #Citymeals #ThanksgivingMeals #NYCVolunteers #MealsOnWheels

Jackie, 73, recalls Thanksgiving with her Italian American family in Astoria. Now, she enjoys nutritious meals delivered—no prep needed!

Citymeals CEO Beth Shapiro joined The Brian Lehrer Show to talk about how Citymeals is fighting hunger and bringing comfort to our homebound neighbors as the holiday season approaches. 🎧 Listen: https://www.wnyc.org/story/feeding-senior-neighbors

📢 Volunteers needed! Help deliver festive meals to older neighbors in need this Thanksgiving! 🦃 Just a few hours in the morning can make a huge difference. 💙🍽️ Sign up today: https://vhub.at/holidayvolunteering

The government shutdown may be over, but the ripple effect on older New Yorkers like Alfred cannot be underestimated. He waited weeks to receive his November #SNAP benefits and still feels uncertain about the program's future.

CBS News New York spoke to Citymeals' CEO Beth Shapiro, New York Common Pantry's Executive Director Stephen Grimaldi and meal recipient Alfred about how uncertainty around #SNAP is affecting older New Yorkers: https://ow.ly/wv8q50XqCag

Citymeals joined WSCAH & @nycommonpantry.bsky.social to sound the alarm on #SNAP & the hunger crisis. Our CEO Beth Shapiro highlighted the impact on our recipients and our emergency response—delivering meals & groceries to thousands of older New Yorkers.

This Veteran’s Day, Citymeals honors older New Yorkers like 98-year-old Lenny, who enlisted to serve in World War II as soon as he was old enough: https://www.citymeals.org/news-more/meal-recipient-stories/lenny

“The need is great.” As hunger deepens across the city, older New Yorkers are counting on us. Help ensure no neighbor is left hungry. Donate or volunteer today: citymeals.org #SNAPCuts #Citymeals #OlderAdults

Bring joy to older New Yorkers this Thanksgiving! Volunteer to prepare or deliver meals. Sign up today: https://ow.ly/1cVz50Xo31j

NYC food pantry visits surge as SNAP recipients wait for their benefits https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-food-pantry-visits-surge-as-snap-recipients-wait-for-their-benefits

Anita, 71, stretches her tight budget by growing tomatoes, garlic, and mint in her NYCHA apartment. With no SNAP benefits, Citymeals is her lifeline, delivering healthy meals daily. #Citymeals #Nutrition #SNAPCuts #SNAP #MealsOnWheels

"More older adults live in New York City than school-age children. The increased need is here now & will only grow.” Citymeals CEO Beth Shapiro spoke to Food Tank about elder hunger in NYC:

Despite a federal ruling, it could take weeks before #SNAP recipients actually receive much-needed benefits. Citymeals CEO Beth Shapiro spoke to ABC News about our response to this #hunger crisis: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/video/shutdown-devastating-food-insecure-citymeals-wheels-ceo-127064479

Thank you to @gothamist.com & reporter Karen Yi for highlighting the impact of the #SNAP benefit cutoff — and the vital role local organizations play in helping New Yorkers access food.💙Citymeals continues to deliver meals to homebound older New Yorkers. Learn more: gothamist.com/news/snap-do...

🚨Our lifeline is in action, getting meals to older New Yorkers who face devastating consequences if their #SNAP benefits are cut due to the shutdown. Hear from Citymeals CEO Beth Shapiro about the urgency of this hunger crisis. Donate today: donate.citymeals.org/page/89983/d...

Last year, we launched a pilot program to give select older New Yorkers grocery vouchers to help them afford nutritious food. Early results show severe food insecurity among participants fell from 40% to just 9%. https://www.citymeals.org/ending-elder-hunger-2040 #seniorhunger #foodinsecurity

"Negating their access to food could have devastating consequences, including death." Citymeals CEO Beth Shapiro spoke to Fox5 News about how cuts to SNAP during the shutdown threatens older New Yorkers, including those we serve: https://www.fox5ny.com/video/1731136

Scripps News spoke with Citymeals CEO Beth Shapiro and Anita, our 71-year-old meal recipient, about how delayed SNAP benefits will impact older New Yorkers: “I will suffer, and many like me will suffer."

At Citymeals, we envision a city where everyone can age in place with dignity. Our older neighbors deserve affordable housing and support to stay in their homes longer. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/realestate/age-in-place-new-york-city-affordable-housing.html

Do you know an older New Yorker who would benefit from healthy meals delivered straight to their doorstep? Go to citymeals.org/get-meals to find out more!

What’s inside our Emergency Food Packages? 📦 Nutritious meals and groceries that give our older neighbors peace of mind during storms or outages. Learn more: https://www.citymeals.org/about-us/what-we-deliver #Citymeals #MealsOnWheels #EndElderHunger #NYCNonprofits #Aging #FoodInsecurity

If you're not registered to vote, your application must be received by October 25th to be eligible for the upcoming election. On the ballot: mayor, city comptroller, public advocate, borough presidents and more. Help shape the city you want to see: learn more at nycvotes.org

Thank you to The Advocates for this wonderful, in-depth look at Citymeals' work addressing elder hunger and isolation in NYC! 💙 https://www.theadvocateson.com/video/?media=J4WGjpcC&channel=ccJ2GC6L&type=video

#Ageism impacts everything from food policy to the daily lives of older New Yorkers like Dorothy, who says getting older can make you feel invisible. Read more on the Citymeals blog: https://www.citymeals.org/blog-post/everyday-ageism#Ageism #AgeismAwarenessDay #EndAgeism #AgePositive #Citymeals

Thank you, @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social and Noticias, for spotlighting how Citymeals works with community partners like @henrystreet.bsky.social and Life Story Club to combat hunger and isolation among older New Yorkers: spectrumnoticias.com/ny/nyc/notic... #aging #isolation #mealsonwheels #nyc

Rubem was reading in Central Park one afternoon, when suddenly everything went dark. He woke up in a hospital bed after a cerebral hemorrhage. A passerby called 911, saving his life. Now in his eighties, Rubem counts on Citymeals to bring healthy meals to his door so he can focus on staying well.

If you have questions about the impact on #SNAP and other benefits like Social Security, visit the Social Security Administration's website at ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213. #GovernmentShutdown #FoodInsecurity #OlderAdults

To wrap up #HungerActionMonth, hear firsthand how home-delivered meals make a difference for the older New Yorkers Citymeals serves. Thanks to everyone who supported us by volunteering or donating, helping us address elder hunger in NYC.

Meals? ✅ Connection? ✅ Showing up when it matters most? ✅ 🎁 Support our work feeding older New Yorkers: donate.citymeals.org/page/87655/d... #HungerActionMonth #SeniorHunger #Citymeals #NYC

From stronger storms to hotter summers, the climate is reshaping daily life. Older people living alone are especially vulnerable. Citymeals is a designated emergency responder with thousands of extra meals ready to deliver at a moment's notice. #ClimateWeek

Citymeals COO Rachel Sherrow spoke with @cbsnewyork.bsky.social about our work delivering additional food to meal recipients ahead of the winter storm season. Check out the full story: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news... #MealsOnWheels #OlderAdults

Want to feel more confident supporting older people in your life? Join us at our office on Thursday, September 24, for Mental Health 101 with NAMI-NYC to learn the basics of mental illness and practical ways to offer help. 👉 Register now: vhub.at/SW5UCQ

Angela, Citymeals' Program Initiatives Associate, spoke to @uninoticias.bsky.social about our work addressing hunger among older New Yorkers and the impact of our newest programs. www.univision.com/local/nueva-... #HungerActionMonth

🚨 Nearly one in three older New Yorkers struggles to afford the food they need. This #HungerActionMonth, you can help close the gap. Give your time, your voice or your support to help end hunger for our older neighbors: citymeals.org.

When you're older, even a short trip to the grocery store can feel impossible. 🛒 Our Shop & Escort volunteers help older New Yorkers carry the load and get home safely with the food they need. Sign up to help: citymeals.org/volunteer

Thank you to @healthbeat.org for this story about how Citymeals and our partners are working together to keep older New Yorkers fed amidst rising costs and funding cuts: www.healthbeat.org/newyork/2025... #NYC #SeniorHunger #ElderHunger #FoodInsecurity #Aging

"We simply cannot continue to overlook the needs of older adults in this country or treat them as afterthoughts." www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...