During Hunger Action Month, Governor Hochul Announces 110 Million Pounds of Food Redirected Through State’s Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Program

Listen Now FROM: governor.ny.gov  PUBLISHED: September 17, 2026 September 27, 2026 – Feeding New York State, the state association of New York’s 10 Feeding America member food banks, reached a record 110-million-pound collection milestone as part of the ongoing implementation of the nation-leading New York State Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law.

Miles For Milk: From Dairy Farm to Finish Line

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Feeding New York State Celebrates Hunger Action Month 2026

Read Now The Board of Directors of Feeding New York State the statewide association representing New York's ten Feeding America food banks, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Cooper as its next Executive Director. Cooper will lead the organization's efforts to strengthen hunger-relief programs, advance public policy solutions, and support the statewide network of food banks serving communities across New York.

Feeding New York State Appoints Elizabeth Cooper as Executive Director

Read Now The Board of Directors of Feeding New York State the statewide association representing New York's ten Feeding America food banks, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Cooper as its next Executive Director. Cooper will lead the organization's efforts to strengthen hunger-relief programs, advance public policy solutions, and support the statewide network of food banks serving communities across New York.

Statement in Response to the FY27 Enacted Budget

Read Now Feeding New York State, on behalf of our 10 member food banks and in collaboration with nearly 3,000 pantries, shelters, and community-based organizations, thanks the Governor and the Legislature for increasing funding for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) to $72.8M and maintaining Nourish New York at $55M. We recognize that recent federal cuts have put increasing strain on state budgets, and appreciate the Governor for continuing to prioritize investments in food assistance programs.

Feeding New York State Response to One-House Budget Proposal

Read Now Feeding New York State, on behalf of our ten member food banks and in collaboration with nearly 3,000 pantries, shelters, and community-based organizations, commends the New York State Senate and Assembly for proposing $75 million each for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) and Nourish New York in the One-House Budgets.

Feeding New York State’s Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s FY27 Executive Budget

Read Now Feeding New York State, on behalf of our 10 member food banks and in collaboration with nearly 3,000 pantries, shelters, and community-based organizations, applauds Governor Hochul’s investment in initiatives that ensure New Yorkers have access to food in the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget.