Lawfully present immigrant populations are excluded from receiving SNAP benefits. Despite the fact that immigrants pay taxes and contribute to our state’s economy, immigrant families experience disproportionally high levels of food insecurity and economic hardship.

It is critical that New York State steps up to take care of our immigrant communities. By establishing a task force to study the feasibility and impact of a state-funded nutrition assistance program for excluded New Yorkers, our state could play a leading role in food security for immigrant communities.

WE CALL ON NEW YORK STATE to support our immigrant populations by establishing a task force to study state-funded SNAP.