Join us on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the NYS Capitol for a press conference and legislative office meetings focused on statewide solutions to mitigate hunger and food hardship and strengthen nutrition security across New York State. Advocates from across the state will highlight efforts to:
- Protect and strengthen SNAP amid federal cuts.
- Brace increasing WIC participation.
- Sustain SNAP outreach and application assistance.
- Transition to more secure SNAP EBT chip cards.
- Ensure all New Yorkers receive a SNAP benefit of at least $100 per month.
- Extend food assistance benefits to New Yorkers excluded due to their immigration status.
- Increase funding for hunger relief programs including HPNAP, Nourish New York, and Double Up Food Bucks.
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: NYS Capitol Building (Albany, NY)
Deadline to Register: January 9, 2026
Mobilizing Organizations: Alliance for a Hunger-Free New York; Community Food Advocates; Equity Advocates; Feeding New York State; Field and Fork Network;Hunger Free America; Hunger Solutions New York; NYS American Heart Association; WIC Association of NYS
Questions? Please contact aharrynanan@feedingnys.org
85 Chestnut Street
Albany, New York 12210
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