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, 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.
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.
By David Lombardo
PUBLISHED: December 12th, 2024
Dec. 12, 2024 – Hunger persists as a major problem in New York, so a coalition has come together to push for a package of measures to address food insecurity in the budget. We discuss these solutions with state Sen. Rachel May, a Syracuse-area Democrat, and Ryan Healy, advocacy manager for Feeding New York State.
By Luke Parsnow, New York State
PUBLISHED 4:04 PM ET Dec. 09, 2024
More than 250 state and local organizations are urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to include a package of food and nutrition priorities in her upcoming executive budget proposal, according to a letter sent to the governor.
The groups are requesting:
– Statewide universal free school meals
– $100 SNAP minimum benefit for all participating New Yorkers
– State-funded SNAP benefits for New Yorkers currently excluded on the basis of immigration status
– Continued funding for SNAP navigators to help eligible New Yorkers connect with federally-funded nutrition programs
– Additional funding for statewide nutrition assistance programs that support operations for food banks, pantries, shelters, and community-based organizations…
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.
