Hochul said she's trying to find a way to allow students to take home food that's left over at the end of the school day as well.

More than 40 million Americans on SNAP benefits will be impacted across the country, prompting Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency in New York

As that legal battle continues, Democratic lawmakers are pushing the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025, which would require the federal government to maintain the programs and reimburse states for covering the costs of the benefits during the shutdown.

The fear of hunger is permeating food pantries and grocery stores across the tri-state and around the country, with many families unsure of where their next meal came from once their SNAP benefits run out.

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul announces a State of Emergency affecting millions of low-income Americans as SNAP benefits face cuts.

There are approximately 84,000 SNAP recipients in New York's 23rd Congressional District, according to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. That represents about 48,000 households, including thousands in Steuben, Allegany and Livingston counties.

More than 350 people came together in Whippany, New Jersey, on Thursday for the annual Women Fighting Hunger Luncheon to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ). New Jersey’s largest anti-hunger organization,

City Council data from 2024 shows about 20% of New York City residents receive SNAP. In the Bronx, more than 40% of people rely on it.