Securing funding for agriculture programs and increasing food access are some of the state legislative priorities for the New York Farm Bureau this year. President David Fisher said the first priority is securing full funding for dozens of … [Read more...]
State Comptroller DiNapoli Says Nourish NY Program Needs Better Oversight
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the Nourish New York program needs better oversight. DiNapoli released an audit that found the state-run program that sends surplus food from farms to people who are struggling with food insecurity found the … [Read more...]
State Representatives Urging Governor Hochul to Save Nourish New York Program
State representatives, including Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell, are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to save the Nourish New York program. Assemblyman Chris Tague, who represents the 102nd Assembly District and is the ranking … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau Sets 2023 Legislative Priorities
The New York Farm Bureau has released its 2023 state legislative priorities which includes replenishing the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and full funding of the Environmental Protection Fund. Farm Bureau President David Fisher and Public … [Read more...]
‘Nourish New York’ Program Signed Into Law
State Senator George Borrello joined Governor Kathy Hochul as she signed the "Nourish New York" program into law this weekend. The Nourish New York initiative reroutes New York's surplus agricultural products to the populations who need them most … [Read more...]
NYS SNAP Recipients May Now Use Benefits for Prepared or Hot Food
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation establishing a statewide Restaurant Meals Program as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The legislation mandates the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces Additional $25 Million in ‘Nourish New York’ Monies for Emergency Food Providers
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a fourth round of the Nourish New York program will be funded this month in recognition of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is observed each September to raise awareness about food insecurity and bolster the … [Read more...]
