On Saturday, November 1st, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is expected to lapse, affecting over 40 million Americans and three million New Yorkers.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan of action on October 30th.
“Today, I’m declaring a state of emergency and am committing additional state funds for emergency food assistance to ensure New Yorkers don’t go hungry,” Governor Hochul said in a statement.
She revealed that $65 million in new state funds for emergency food assistance via food banks, pantries, soup kitchens and beyond will provide 40 million meals to New Yorkers during this time.
Food assistance resources according to New York State
In addition to the state of emergency and allocating funds, the governor has provided a list of resources online for those who might be affected this November. Here is what to bookmark:
Feeding America: Type in your zip code to locate a food bank in your area
Food Pantries Food Connect Map: This map pinpoints food resources like pantries, mobile meals, and more
Resources for Working Families: New York State provides access to food and nutrition services to working families, and you can see if you qualify
For more information about SNAP benefits and how the state of New York is responding, visit the governor’s website.