BY JACK ARPEY NEW YORK STATE
PUBLISHED 7:55 PM ET FEB. 14, 2024
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.
