New York organizations may now apply for the latest round of the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. This program will help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in New York gain increased access to weekly shares of fresh, … [Read more...]
New York’s EBT System Down For Scheduled Work on Sunday, Benefits Won’t Be Accessible
If you are a New York State resident who utilizes the EBT system for access to benefits you need to be prepared. The usage of your EBT card benefits will be suspended on Sunday for a considerable amount of time. Many people use their Sunday … [Read more...]
JCC Sees Increased Use of Campus Food Pantries
Jamestown Community College has made food pantries available at all of its locations. JCC Campus Life Director Kayla Crosby said, "Food insecurity can lead to students dropping out of college. The food pantry has daily requests from students, and … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Prioritizes Nutrition, Food Insecurity in Farm Bill
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced her ideas for improving nutrition and addressing food insecurity ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill. More than 33 million people in the United States live in households that are food insecure, with roughly … [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...]
Gillibrand Calls on Colleagues to Increase SNAP Funding
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging her colleagues in Congress to expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and increase benefits in the next coronavirus relief package. Gillibrand said that even before the … [Read more...]
Effects of Partial Government Shutdown Being Felt Locally by Some Families
JAMESTOWN - The effects of the partial federal government shutdown - now in its 32nd day - are starting to be felt locally. As WRFA reported last week, some 500 families across the 23rd Congressional District, which includes all of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Farmers Markets Will be Able to Use SNAP Benefit Software for An Extra Month Before Service Ends
JAMESTOWN - Food stamp recipients in Jamestown will have at least another month to use their benefits to purchase items at the weekly Jamestown Public Market. Earlier this month, WRFA reported that the Novo Dia Group said it will end its service … [Read more...]
Company’s Decision to Stop Processing SNAP Benefits at Farmers Markets Could Impact Jamestown
"We are remaining optimistic that service will not be interrupted and we will continue to accept SNAP benefits at our market." - Linnea Carlson, Jamestown Public Market Manager JAMESTOWN - Some food stamp recipients across the country– including the … [Read more...]
