Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP)

The New York State Department of Health’s Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) was established in 1984 to improve the nutritional health status of the State's low-income citizens by reducing hunger, malnutrition, and nutritionally related illness. HPNAP, in partnership with Food Bank of Central New York, is dedicated to improving the health and nutritional status of people in need of food assistance by:

• Providing funding and other support to enhance the accessibility and availability of safe and nutritious food and food-related resources;
• Developing and providing comprehensive nutrition education programs;
• Monitoring and assessing neighbor needs and hunger-related issues to strengthen the program’s effectiveness; 
• Empowering people to increase their independence from food assistance programs.

2024-2025 HPNAP Period 2 Application for Funding

In partnership with the New York State Department of Health, Food Bank of Central New York can announce dates for the 2024-2025 HPNAP application.

Application Available Online: May 6, 2024
Completed Applications Due: May 31, 2024, at 4:00 pm

Note: A fillable PDF (paper or electronic) form may be requested by contacting Food Bank’s Agency Relations Department at agencyinfo@foodbankcny.org or by calling (315) 437-1899. To expedite processing, the online submission is encouraged.

2023-2024 HPNAP Operation Support Documentation Forms

Please use the grant claim forms below to document your 2023-2024 HPNAP award.

Disposables
Utilities
Equipment
Staffing Expense
Lease / Rent Support
Local Produce Expense
Transportation

2023-2024 HPNAP Operation Support Documentation Webinar