
Spectrum News: Increase in SNAP benefits, free school meals gets bipartisan support from New York lawmakers
February 14, 2024
BY JACK ARPEY, NEW YORK STATE
Advocates and lawmakers from both parties gathered at the New York state Capitol Wednesday to push for more funding to fight food insecurity.
They’re calling for increased funding for several programs designed to make it easier for New Yorkers in need to access healthy meals.
“There should be no shame in needing help, having a program to supplement your grocery bill doesn’t signify and sense of failure,” said Whitley Hasty, benefits navigation coordinator at Foodlink in Rochester.