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Governor Hochul’s Support Strengthens New York’s Emergency Food Network Amidst Federal Government Shutdown—But Needs Remain

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Governor Hochul recently announced the expedited release of $30 million in funding owed to our network of food banks and emergency food providers, along with an additional $65 million in new funding to support New Yorkers during the ongoing government shutdown.

This announcement came as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) froze SNAP funding through November. Following a recent lawsuit, the USDA has agreed to use $4.65 billion in contingency funding to distribute SNAP benefits—yet this is only about half of what’s needed to fully cover November—and delays in benefit allocation are still expected.

Feeding New York State Position Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown

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As of October 1, 2025, Congress has failed to pass a government funding agreement, triggering a federal government shutdown. While the scope of harm will depend on the shutdown’s duration, we acknowledge that millions of federal employees, contractors, and the public services they provide will be negatively impacted. Feeding New York State urges Congress to act without delay, end the shutdown, and pass a funding bill that protects healthcare and ensures stability for New York families.

The Capitol Connection: Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State

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By David Guistina
PUBLISHED: July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025 – WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State, about growing hunger in the state and around the country.

The Capitol Pressroom: Demand for food assistance persists and could get worse

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By David Lombardo
PUBLISHED: July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025 Dan Egan, the outgoing head of Feeding New York State, reflects on the demand for food assistance over the last six years and considers how hungry New Yorkers will be affected by changes in Washington D.C.

New York Focus: Congress Passed Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Gutting New York’s Safety Net. Now What?

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By Jie Jenny Zou
PUBLISHED: July 9, 2025

July 29, 2025 –New York’s top leaders will need to make tough decisions in the coming months as they confront billions in lost federal funding for the state’s largest and oldest safety net programs.

Last week, Congressional Republicans pulled an all nighter to narrowly pass the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” enacting a series of lucrative tax breaks for America’s richest at the expense of its poorest.