Feeding New York State, on behalf of our 10 member food banks and in collaboration with nearly 3,000 pantries, shelters, and community-based organizations, applauds Governor Hochul’s investment in initiatives that ensure New Yorkers have access to food in the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget.
Governor Hochul recently announced the expedited release of $30 million in funding owed to our network of food banks and emergency food providers, along with an additional $65 million in new funding to support New Yorkers during the ongoing government shutdown.
This announcement came as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) froze SNAP funding through November. Following a recent lawsuit, the USDA has agreed to use $4.65 billion in contingency funding to distribute SNAP benefits—yet this is only about half of what’s needed to fully cover November—and delays in benefit allocation are still expected.
As of October 1, 2025, Congress has failed to pass a government funding agreement, triggering a federal government shutdown. While the scope of harm will depend on the shutdown’s duration, we acknowledge that millions of federal employees, contractors, and the public services they provide will be negatively impacted. Feeding New York State urges Congress to act without delay, end the shutdown, and pass a funding bill that protects healthcare and ensures stability for New York families.
By David Guistina
PUBLISHED: July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025 – WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State, about growing hunger in the state and around the country.
By David Lombardo
PUBLISHED: July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025 Dan Egan, the outgoing head of Feeding New York State, reflects on the demand for food assistance over the last six years and considers how hungry New Yorkers will be affected by changes in Washington D.C.
Earlier this month, Congress passed a reconciliation package, commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” that includes unprecedented cuts to food assistance, healthcare, and education programs. Feeding New York State, the statewide association of New York’s food banks, urges the public to demand that their members of Congress reverse course and repeal the many harmful provisions included in this bill.
