""Hunger is rising. Affordability is slipping. And the state budget will decide whether we protect families or leave them behind," says Brooklyn Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes."
""Where data is, resources follow, or are supposed to follow. And it makes it that much more easier to make sure resources are allocated to those communities that need support," Anderson said."
""Unlike Washington Republicans, Governor Hochul is not going to allow families in New York to go hungry. That is why she has already committed additional state funds totaling $106 million this year for emergency food assistance programs and reinforcing New York's network of food banks and pantry partners.""
Food pantry lines in Brooklyn and Queens are growing as food insecurity increases. New York state lawmakers are urging Albany to pass legislation and budget measures to combat rising hunger. They cite federal funding cuts, SNAP eligibility changes, and last year's government shutdown as drivers. Proposals include transitioning EBT cards to secure chip technology, expanding hunger-prevention programs, and raising minimum SNAP benefits. Lawmakers seek to revive a statewide hunger report after the USDA terminated its tracker. Governor Hochul has committed $106 million in additional state funds for emergency food assistance and support for food banks and pantries.
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