ENACT VALUES-BASED FOOD PURCHASING LEGISLATION

Municipal food procurement law in New York requires municipal institutions – schools, hospitals, shelters, etc. – to choose the “lowest responsible bidder” for food purchasing. Unfortunately, this requirement fails to…

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INVEST IN THE NUTRITION OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (NOEP)

Recent data shows that nearly 3 million New Yorkers participate in SNAP. The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP), run through New York’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA),…

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SUPPORT THE NOURISH NEW YORK INITIATIVE AT $75M

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state lawmakers stepped up to connect hungry New Yorkers with NY-grown produce. Since 2020, the program has provided over 70 million pounds of healthy,…

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FULLY SUPPORT THE NATION’S CHARITABLE FOOD SYSTEM

Increase federal investments in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in response to the unprecedented demand for hunger relief. Fully fund the shelf-stable and cold storage infrastructure, transportation, and distribution…

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ENACT POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Guarantee school breakfast, lunch, after school and summer meals for all children nationwide. Provide an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card for all children in low-income households during summer, school breaks,…

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STRENGTHEN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) PROGRAM

Increase baseline SNAP benefits, expand SNAP benefits to U.S. territories, and eliminate arbitrary eligibility limits. Lift existing barriers to participation in SNAP for immigrants, seniors, college students, and individuals with…

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