Citymeals on Wheels
@citymeals.bsky.social
Citymeals on Wheels provides a lifeline of nourishing meals and vital companionship to older New Yorkers in need. Since our founding in 1981, we've delivered over 72 million meals. We're committed to ending elder hunger in NYC by 2040. www.citymeals.org
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
🎧 Listen: https://www.wnyc.org/story/feeding-senior-neighbors
Feeding Senior Neighbors | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Beth Shapiro, CEO of Citymeals on Wheels, the nation’s largest operation to deliver meals to homebound seniors, discusses the state of elder hunger in the city.
www.wnyc.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
🎧 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
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📢 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.
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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
SNAP benefits battle is weighing heavily on the minds of NYC homebound seniors
Even though the longest government shutdown in history may be nearing an end, there is still a lot of uncertainty for food stamp recipients.
ow.ly
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
#SNAPCuts #Citymeals #OlderAdults
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“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
#SNAPCuts #Citymeals #OlderAdults
Bring joy to older New Yorkers this Thanksgiving! Volunteer to prepare or deliver meals. Sign up today: https://ow.ly/1cVz50Xo31j
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Bring joy to older New Yorkers this Thanksgiving! Volunteer to prepare or deliver meals. Sign up today: https://ow.ly/1cVz50Xo31j
Reposted by Citymeals on Wheels
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
NYC food pantry visits surge as SNAP recipients wait for their benefits
People wait for the start of food distribution at New York Common Pantry on October 30, 2025 in New York City.
It’s unclear when or whether the Trump administration will pay November benefits. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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
November 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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:
November 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"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
Video Shutdown is 'devastating' for food insecure, Citymeals on Wheels CEO says
Beth Shapiro is CEO of the non-profit organization that provides meals and companionship to the homebound elderly.
abcnews.go.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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...
Learn more: gothamist.com/news/snap-do...
SNAP dollars will be cut off Nov. 1. Here’s what you need to know in NY and NJ.
1.8 million New Yorkers and more than 800,000 New Jersey residents could lose their benefits this Saturday.
gothamist.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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...
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...
October 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
🚨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
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
Millions of New Yorkers to lose food assistance due to shutdown
A nationwide crisis looms as the federal government confirms November food assistance will not be distributed due to the ongoing shutdown. Nearly 40 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits now face an uncertain future, with families and seniors bracing for the harsh reality of empty tables. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the latest.
www.fox5ny.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"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."
'I will suffer:' SNAP recipients brace for possible delay in benefits due to government shutdown
States are sounding the alarm that unless the government shutdown ends soon, millions of people could see their next food assistance benefits delayed or disappear.
ow.ly
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
To Stay or to Go? For Older New Yorkers, Either Option Is Fraught.
Rent-stabilized apartments offer a more affordable solution but are more likely than others to have poor conditions, creating an uncomfortable choice.
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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!
October 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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
#Citymeals #MealsOnWheels #EndElderHunger #NYCNonprofits #Aging #FoodInsecurity
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
#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
October 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
Video on The Advocates's site
The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady is a half-hour lifestyle show that tells inspirational stories, celebrates people making a difference, and finds solutions for challenges in our lives and the world.
www.theadvocateson.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
#AgeismAwarenessDay #EndAgeism #AgePositive #Citymeals
#AgeismAwarenessDay #EndAgeism #AgePositive #Citymeals
October 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#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
#AgeismAwarenessDay #EndAgeism #AgePositive #Citymeals
#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
#aging #isolation #mealsonwheels #nyc
Cómo Citymeals ayuda a los neoyorquinos mayores a sentirse menos solos
La iniciativa busca combatir la soledad a través del Life Story Club, un programa de narración en línea o por teléfono.
spectrumnoticias.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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
#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.
October 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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.