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New York declares state of emergency to fund food banks as federal food aid set to lapse
- On Oct. 30, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and pledged $65 million to support food banks as SNAP benefits face a halt starting Nov. 1.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it reversed plans, saying it cannot legally tap a contingency fund with about $5 billion to keep SNAP running amid the shutdown, while the administration blames Democrats and Democrats say the White House politicized food aid.
- About 3 million New Yorkers rely on SNAP benefits, while about 42 million people nationwide use federal nutrition assistance, with an average monthly benefit of $187 per person.
- The state has committed total state funds to supply about 40 million meals, including $40 million for Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, $25 million for Nourish NY, and operational support from Empire State Service Corps and SUNY students.
- A multistate lawsuit led by Twenty-five Democrat-led states challenges the SNAP freeze as the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned states Friday they won’t be reimbursed, while Congressional Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul declares food emergency for New York amid possible SNAP cuts
The possible disruption to SNAP funding on Nov. 1 would have a direct impact on beneficiaries of the food assistance program, and has already caused a ripple effect on the country's food system.
·New York, United States
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New York declares emergency as shutdown is set to halt federal food aid
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and announced $65 million in state funding for emergency food assistance after federal food aid for millions of New Yorkers was set to end on November 1 amid the ongoing government shutdown. The governor’s office said in a statement on Thursday that the loss of funding would affect approximately 3 million residents who receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog…
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