October 28, 2025
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Grace shares frontline data from United Way’s network of more than 400 food pantries, which have seen an 86% increase in visits since 2019. With programs like SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid facing funding cuts and operational disruptions, she and Greg discuss how the most basic supports (food, health care, and housing) are at risk, and what that means for working families already living on the edge.
The discussion underscores how these federal actions are direct blows to New Yorkers’ safety, dignity, and economic mobility. Greg and Grace call on local leaders, philanthropy, and the private sector to step up, fill critical gaps, and advocate for a safety net that reflects New York’s values of equity and shared responsibility.
This mini-pod offers an analysis of the current situation and a call to action: when federal support falters, New York must lead with urgency, compassion, and collective resolve to ensure every family has access to food, healthcare, and opportunity.
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