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New York has declared an emergency and pledged $65M in food aid as SNAP cuts hit 3 million New Yorkers. Here's what you need to know.
For some voters on Tuesday the trimming and delay of benefits under the federal food aid program known as SNAP was helping inform who would get their support.
Families across the U.S. that receive food aid through the SNAP benefit program did not see any money loaded onto their EBT cards on Saturday. The impacts are being felt in New York, with food pantries and soup kitchens preparing for greater demand.
The state has allocated $30 million in emergency food assistance to provide meals to the 3 million New Yorkers set to lose food stamps this week because of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
NEW YORK, NY- The US state of New York declared a state of emergency ahead of the suspension of federal food aid, a consequence of the ongoing government shutdown.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday declared a state of emergency to issue $65 million for assistance to food banks as federal funding for the national food stamp program is set to lapse on November 1.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Food pantries and community organizations across Western New York are hosting multiple food drives this weekend to combat rising hunger needs.
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Food pantries in Central New York in need of food and money
Thousands of Central New Yorkers could be left without their food assistance benefits in November if the federal government shutdown continues. The St. Matthews food pantry in East Syracuse is already seeing a heavy demand to help people keep food on their tables.
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