article_snippet.sent: According to the Food Bank NYC website, the challenge is aimed at raising public awareness about the plight of the hungry, while also enabling each participant to understand more about the daily struggle those living on food stamps face. '
article_snippet.sent: Congress cut food stamps twice since 2013, and soup kitchens and food pantries saw an immediate increase in visitors,' the Food Bank's fundraising page explains. '
article_snippet.sent: New Yorkers can't afford any cuts to
article_snippet.sent: The #FoodBankNYCChallenge raises hunger awareness and deepens your understanding about the struggle to afford food on a food stamp budget.'
highlights_snippet.sent: 42-year-old mother-of-two is taking part in the New York City Food Bank Challenge, which aims to raise awareness and funds for the city's food banks .
  