Nearly three-quarters of New Yorkers say they are now having a harder time affording groceries compared to just a year ago, according to a new study.

The findings show that almost 60% of New Yorkers say they are feeling stressed or anxious because of their food struggles.

This comes as House Republicans passed a debt ceiling bill earlier this week, including a provision that would tighten the work requirements for those looking to enroll in food assistance programs or trying to get food stamps.

Rachel Sabella, director of the New York branch of the nonprofit No Kid Hungry, which is dedicated to solving problems of hunger and poverty in the United States, joined NY1 anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Thursday to talk about the definition of food insecurity and just how many New Yorkers are experiencing it.

Nearly three million New Yorkers take part in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP.

Advocates say any cuts to the program would negatively impact Americans even more.

“We know that when people have regular access to that nutritious food, it helps them grow stronger. When kids have access to a school breakfast that gives them that balanced meal, they do better in school,” Sabella said. “We want to make sure increased access to healthy foods is available.”