Executive Director Dan Egan Steps Down

Read Now Dan Egan, the Executive Director of Feeding New York State, will be stepping down after more than six years of transformative leadership. Dan joined Feeding New York State in March 2019, when the organization was operating with just 1.5 staff members (counting Dan) and limited resources. Today, thanks to his vision and tireless leadership, Feeding NYS enters Fiscal Year 2026 with a $4.2 million budget, a staff of 10, and national recognition for its impact and integrity. Programs like Nourish New York—a $55 million permanent initiative Egan personally conceived, advocated for, and helped launch—have become vital tools in connecting New York’s farmers with families in need.

Feeding New York State’s Response to House Passage of the Budget Reconciliation Bill

Read Now The U.S. House of Representatives just passed a budget reconciliation package that will gut public safety net programs, including SNAP and Medicaid, to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. Feeding New York State is alarmed by the passage of this bill, which will be disastrous for millions of New Yorkers who rely on these programs for vital food and healthcare assistance.

Feeding New York State's Statement on the FY26 NYS Budget

Read Now Feeding New York State, the state association of New York’s 10 Feeding America food banks, thanks Governor Hochul and the State Legislature for approving a budget that includes important investments to fight hunger. Despite uncertainty around federal policy, our state leaders have responded to the requests of food banks, coalitions, community leaders, and everyday New Yorkers. However, more is needed.

Advocates & Lawmakers Come Together to Call for a State Budget That Fights Hunger in New York

Read Press Release Watch Webninar Albany, NY – The Second Annual Forum on Hunger and Food Insecurity in New York State brought together advocates, legislators, and New Yorkers with lived experience to discuss anti-hunger priorities for the FY2026 State Budget.

Community-Based Organizations From Across New York State Urge Governor Hochul to Prioritize Hunger Relief in FY2026 Executive Budget

Read Press Release Read Official Letter Albany, New York - Over 230 organizations joined a statewide letter calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to include a package of food and nutrition priorities in her upcoming FY2026 Executive Budget proposal. Poverty and food insecurity rates have spiked since the expiration of federal pandemic-era relief measures including the expanded Child Tax Credit, universal free school meals, and supplemental SNAP benefits.

Feeding New York State's Statement on the 2024 Election

Read Now Feeding New York State, the state association of New York’s 10 Feeding America food banks, would like to announce that we remain committed to building a society in which healthy food is guaranteed to all as a basic human right. We acknowledge that this election may significantly affect public policy at the federal level. We’d like to congratulate all New York representatives—state, local, and federal— who’ve been entrusted by voters to govern in the public interest.

National Poll Finds Overwhelming Public Support for Federal Investments to Address Hunger, Poverty, and Local Food Systems

Read Press Release Albany, New York - New polling from the Siena College Research Institute, in partnership with Feeding New York State, identifies strong support for a package of legislative and Farm Bill proposals active in Congress. The survey included a nationally representative sample of 1,000 United States residents aged 18 and older, with a margin of error of +/- 3.3 percentage points.

Feeding New York State’s Statement on the FY25 NYS Budget

Read Full Statement Albany, NY – April 25, 2024 – Feeding New York State, the state association of New York’s 10 Feeding America food banks, applauds state leaders for negotiating a budget that includes critical funding to alleviate hunger.

Feeding New York State Statement on the FY 2024 State Budget

Read Press Release Albany, NY – May 2, 2023 – Feeding New York State – the state association of New York’s 10 Feeding America member food banks – applauds state leaders for negotiating a budget that includes critical investments to address hunger, poverty, and food insecurity. In particular, we’d like to recognize our champions in the legislature for consistently standing up for our most vulnerable families.

Feeding New York State Statement on State Budget Negotiations

Read Press Release Albany, NY – April 5, 2023 – Feeding New York State, the state association of New York’s 10 Feeding America member food banks, applauds Speaker Heastie, Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and the state legislature for uplifting New York families in their respective budget proposals.