06926D0002-PantryLink Challenge

The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking proposals for a scalable, participant-centered solution to enhance the City’s emergency food assistance system through a voucher-based or credit-based food assistance model. The goal is to expand food access, increase participant choice and dignity, and reduce operational inefficiencies within the emergency food network. The contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with a total procurement value of $5,000,000. • The solution should be voucher-based or credit-based, empowering participants with direct purchasing power. • The contract term is anticipated to be 3 years. • The total procurement value is $5,000,000. • The solution should reduce operational inefficiencies within the emergency food network.