As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans face food insecurity. In New York, 3 million people risk going hungry after SNAP food assistance was delayed and partially funded. The…
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New York State Explores Sending Students Home with Food as SNAP Delay Looms
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that she’s exploring whether the state can send schoolchildren home with meals as the ongoing federal shutdown threatens next month’s food assistance benefits. Hochul, a…
Food Pantry Demand Soars by 30% in Sullivan County Amid Job Losses, Housing Crunch
Putting healthy food on the table has never felt more challenging for some families in New York. Demand for emergency food is up by 30%, according to local food pantry providers in…