This season, we've seen many stepping up to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need. But hunger is a year-round problem, and something's happening that's taking a toll on our food banks.
Governor Hochul announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $38 million to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York State Education Department to further enhance the resilience of New York's food system by providing a boost to New York farmers and increasing access to local foods.
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Governor Hochul announced actions taking place across New York State in recognition of Hunger Action Month, which is observed each September to raise awareness about food insecurity and to encourage people to take part in the fight against hunger.
DEC and Feeding New York State, the state association of New York’s 10 Feeding America member food banks, today announced that a total of one million pounds of food was donated to hungry New Yorkers as part of the ongoing implementation of the State’s Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law.