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Judge rules on SNAP benefits: What this means for New Yorkers
Although two federal judges ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown, experts warn that even a brief interruption could push nearly three million low-income recipients into poverty.
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.
The state has allocated $30 million in emergency food assistance to provide meals to the 3 million New Yorkers set to lose food stamps this week because of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
Adams’ office said that his administration will partner with the New York Community Trust, Partnership for New York City and United Way of New York.
New York has declared an emergency and pledged $65M in food aid as SNAP cuts hit 3 million New Yorkers. Here's what you need to know.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $11 million in state funding for emergency food relief programs and urged the USDA to release $700 million in SNAP benefits to prevent a public health crisis, while
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.