US EditionNew 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. Kevin Stitt announces meeting to discuss declaring state of emergency amid SNAP freeze
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that he will hold an emergency meeting to discuss possibly using state money to help families affected by the loss of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown.
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SNAP Is Set To Be Frozen in November. Here’s What New Yorkers Need to Know.
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New York Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Suspension of Federal Food Aid
The government shutdown is putting millions of people at risk of missing their food stamp benefits. On Thursday, the state of New York declared a state of emergency ahead of the suspension of federal food aid caused by the ongoing government shutdown. RELATED: U.S. Senate Votes to Eliminate Trump’s Global Tariffs At a news conference, Governor Kathy Hochul announced US$65 million in new state funds for emergency food assistance and promised to p…
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