HANGRY 4 CHANGE is a new podcast that focuses on the emergency feeding sector in New York City and beyond. Hosted by Chef Greg Silverman, CEO & Executive Director of West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH), one of the largest and most innovative food pantries in NYC. The podcast series tells the origins and evolution of this leading non-profit, the key challenges facing the emergency food sector as food insecurity continues to rise, and the various approaches our community is taking in the fight against hunger.
Greg Silverman, CEO of the Westside Campaign Against Hunger, talks with Scott French, the NYC Human Resources Administrator. Together, they explore new SNAP work requirements and their impact on food-insecure New Yorkers. With many people unsure about who qualifies, what exemptions exist, and what happens if benefits are lost, the conversation aims to bring clarity. French also shares what it takes to be a public worker responsible for delivering benefits to millions of residents. He shares how his unique career path shapes his approach, with a focus on flexibility, problem-solving, and helping people stay connected to essential food support. The episode highlights what’s ahead and why strong partnerships between government, nonprofits, and advocates are critical as need continues to grow.
11 Mar 2026
Meeting SNAP's March Madness (Episode 19)
Join us for Episode 19 of Hangry for Change, Meeting SNAP's March Madness.
This February, WSCAH hosted a Town Hall style meeting to share knowledge and sound the alarm for the emergency feeding community. Here on Hangry for Change we felt that the meeting contained vital information that needed wider dissemination.
Tune into today to hear from WSCAH CEO Greg Silverman and Chief Program Officer Alyson Rosenthal as they discuss about the ripple effects we’re anticipating across New York City and how we’re preparing as an organization to meet increased demand with dignity, flexibility, and care. Delilah Guzman, WSCAH's Senior Benefits Access Specialist, grounds the discussion in powerful, real-life examples of SNAP recipients navigating new work requirements. Her stories made clear how these policy shifts are not abstract — they directly affect our customers’ ability to put food on the table.
10 Feb 2026
The State We're In (Episode 18)
Join us for Episode 18 of Hangry for Change, The State We're In, as Greg Silverman (WSCAH CEO & Executive Director) travels to heart of Albany at a pivotal moment for New York’s emergency food system. Follow WSCAH and our Roundtable partners as we push for urgently needed updates to programs like HPNAP and Nourish NY—changes with the potential to transform emergency food distribution to center the dignity of our customers across the city. Through behind‑the‑scenes encounters with elected officials, advocates, and frontline organizations, Episode 18 continues to explore the complex pressures shaping hunger policy today, and the determined, long‑term fight required to secure a fairer, more responsive food system for all New Yorkers.
Featuring:
• NYS Assemblymember Micah Lasher
• NYS Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal
• Andrew Barret, Program Officer, New York Health Foundation
• Emma Bessire, Senior Associate, Policy and Advocacy, Citymeals on Wheels
• Leah Eden, Founder, Equity Advocates
• Judy Secon, Deputy Executive Director, New York Common Pantry
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