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Through LFPA NYFNYF funds, farms like Here We Are Farms are helping supply fresh, local produce across New York State. From field to food banks, these partnerships bring nutritious food to neighbors while supporting our hardworking farmers.
#LocalFood #FightingHunger #NYFNYF
August 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Yesterday we said a heartfelt farewell to Dan Egan, whose leadership and dedication have left a lasting mark on our mission. Thanks to Dan’s vision and the strong foundation he built, we’re well-positioned to continue our important work without missing a beat.
August 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Take a minute and listen to this incredible conversation about hunger with FNYS’s Dan Egan and @wamcradio.bsky.social ‘s David Guistina on The Capitol Connection. Listen here: www.wamc.org/show/the-cap...
July 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Feeding New York State’s Dan Egan spent time with The Capitol Pressroom‘s David Lombardo to talk about the past 6 years leading FeedingNYS and the challenges ahead. Thank you to The Capitol Pressroom for this incredible discussion. 💚🧡
Full interview at capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/21/d...
July 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
Today, Feeding New York State released its statement on the budget reconciliation. Please read our statement linked below. We urge the public to demand that their members of Congress reverse course and repeal the many harmful provisions included in this bill.
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Feeding New York State’s Statement on Budget Reconciliation - Feeding New York State
Feeding New York State’s Statement on Budget Reconciliation - FNYS urges the public to demand that Congress reverse course and repeal the harmful provisions in this bill.
feedingnys.org
July 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
While kids look forward to summer, many families face higher food costs without school meals. Congress may vote tomorrow on a bill that worsens food insecurity in NY. Call (202) 224-3121 and tell your Rep to vote NO on the budget reconciliation bill.

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The financial impact of losing school meals during summer
More than 2.8 million New Yorkers are food insecure.
spectrumlocalnews.com
June 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
We believe in a country where everyone can thrive—no matter age, zip code, or income. That vision requires strong nutrition programs. Cutting #SNAP or school meals takes us backwards.

Call your reps. Sign our petition. feedingnys.quorum.us/campaign/126...

Tell them to #ProtectSNAP
June 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
For the cost of today’s military parade, food banks in America could have provided 7-10 million hungry people a healthy dinner.
June 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Check out this article highlighting the impact of the CCC-TEFAP cancellations on our food banks. Huge thanks to The Democrat and Chronicle for covering this important issue.

www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2...
NY food banks at risk from federal funding cuts: What you should know
"These cuts will deprive Americans of food assistance, emergency food providers of necessary support to carry out their work, and American farmers of vital domestic markets."
www.democratandchronicle.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
We estimate that the sudden and unexpected cancellation of TEFAP funding will deprive NY of about 16 million pounds of food or about 13 million meals. We are struggling to handle the fallout.

It also impacts farmers, who have just lost $500M worth of sales.

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Food banks: Sudden federal cuts threaten ability to assist New Yorkers
Food banks in New York are already feeling the pressure.
spectrumlocalnews.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
The USDA's Local Food Purchase Assistance & Local Foods for Schools programs have been critical -supporting over 8K farmers & providing fresh food to schools & food banks. Despite bipartisan support, both were unexpectedly discontinued by the Trump administration.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/b...
Farms, Food Banks Cut Off Guard By Spending Cuts (Gift Article)
Promising a return to “fiscally responsible initiatives,” the Agriculture Department ended two Biden-era programs that paid farmers to provide food to schools and low-income families.
www.nytimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
The House Budget Resolution contains harmful cuts to programs such as SNAP($230B) and Medicaid($880B). This resolution will hurt the most vulnerable people in our country.

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House Budget Would Increase Costs and Hardship for Many While Providing Huge Tax Breaks for a Wealthy Few | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The House Republican budget passed today calls for massive cuts in health coverage, food assistance, and help paying for college, among some other areas, to pay for huge tax giveaways for wealthy...
www.cbpp.org
February 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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🥗 Never say that math is dry: numbers can break your heart. The House just passed a budget slashing $1 TRILLION from SNAP and Medicaid. This will cut deep and hurt badly if the Senate goes along with them.
@povertylawyer.bsky.social
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BREAKING: House passes budget gutting $1 TRILLION from SNAP and Medicaid
Read on to see how there's a glimmer of hope
salaambhatti.substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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On the latest episode of Together with Feeding New York State, we were excited to be joined by @votejgr.bsky.social to discuss the state priorities she is leading to address hunger and food insecurity across New York.

Listen at: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fee...
February 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Food insecurity disproportionately affects communities of color, reflecting deep-rooted racial inequalities. This USDA infographic shows that from 2016 to 2021, 21% of Black households experienced food insecurity, vs. 8% of White households.
#HungerAwareness #RacialEquity #FoodInsecurity #EndHunger
This USDA infographic shows that from 2016 to 2021, 21% of Black households experienced food insecurity, vs. 8% of White households.
February 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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“A colossal act of self-mutilation where America is hurting itself”
-Canadian PM Candidate Chrystia Freeland
#canada

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‘Utter madness’: Canadian PM candidate slams Trump's tariffs
Canadian PM candidate Chrystia Freeland joins Morning Joe to discuss how Trump's tariffs are impacting Canada and the U.S.
www.msnbc.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
The U.S. imports more than 28% of its food from Canada and Mexico. A trade war will inevitably mean higher food prices which hits both sides of our work. The need for food assistance becomes greater, and food banks will need to pay more for the food they distribute.

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Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs that are triggering a trade war
President Donald Trump says Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
apnews.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
Episode 4 of the Together with Feeding New York State Podcast is available right now!

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Joshua McGuire and Cooper Rohan, both of whom lead the Double Up Food Bucks Program (DUFB) at the Field & Fork Network. Podcast platform links 🔗 at linktr.ee/feedingnys
January 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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FNYS is monitoring this funding freeze closely. Approx. 1/3 of the food we distribute comes from TEFAP, a federal program that provides emergency food assistance. Freezing this program, even temporarily, will cause hardship to NYers & all Americans impacted by food insecurity.
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Trump administration orders sweeping freeze of federal aid
In a two-page memo, the Office of Management and Budget ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments.
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January 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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We applaud Governor Kathy Hochul’s commitment to being a leader in fighting hunger in New York State. This announcement is a win for children, families and indeed every New Yorker. When our children are given the tools they need to succeed, we all do. Thank you!

www.governor.ny.gov/news/univers...
Universal School Meals: Governor Hochul Announces Free Breakfast and Lunch for More Than 2.7 Million Students in New York as Part of the 2025 State of the State
Governor Hochul announced an initiative to ensure all of New York’s 2.7 million students can receive breakfast and lunch for free at school.
www.governor.ny.gov
January 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
FeedingNYS is proud to join @votejgr.bsky.social & more than 250 other statewide and local organizations asking @govkathyhochul.bsky.social to adequately fund hunger prevention programs in the FY 2026 budget.

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N.Y. Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas on curbing food insecurity
Recently, a coalition of more than 250 statewide and local groups sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul, calling for more action on hunger.
nystateofpolitics.com
December 18, 2024 at 5:29 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
Thanks to the Capitol Pressroom for having FeedingNYS', Ryan Healy and @rachelmayny on to discuss the state of hunger in NY. FeedingNYS & Senator May were part of a 250 member coalition asking @govkathyhochul to prioritize hunger relief in the FY 2026 budget

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Hunger persists in New York as a serious problem
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 ...
capitolpressroom.org
December 13, 2024 at 4:33 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
Lucky to have Ribka Getachew and Taylor Pate from
@FoodAdvocatesNY
as guests on the "Together With Feeding New York State" podcast. Taylor and Ribka educate listeners about the Good Food Purchasing Program campaign.
Head to feedingnys.org/podcasts to listen
Quote from our podcast - At the heart of the Good Food New York Bill, it really helps cities and school districts and these public institutions think differenly about the power of their purchasing decisions. And it puts the core values that we mentioned at the center. The image also has photos of Ribka Getachew and Taylor Pate, the guests of the podcast.
December 12, 2024 at 5:37 PM
feedingnys.bsky.social
Thanks to Spectrum News 1 Capital Region for covering this story. It is time for New York to lead the way on eradicating hunger and affirming healthy food as a basic human right.

Groups want Hochul to include food, nutrition priorities in executive budget
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Groups want Hochul to include food, nutrition priorities in executive budget
One of the requests is statewide universal free school meals.
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December 10, 2024 at 7:01 PM