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Hochul Announces $8.3M Grants for 59 New York Food Banks

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 3:33 AM UTC · How we work

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced $8.3 million grants for 59 New York food banks and pantries.
Grants will fund refrigerator trucks, walk-in freezers, and warehouse repairs statewide.
New York City receives $2.27 million, Long Island $1.08 million, and the Capital Region $993,496.
Hochul pledged free meals for 2.7 million students despite SNAP share dropping to 25% on Oct 1.
The state earmarks $189 million for food aid to offset the $170 million SNAP shortfall.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced $8.3 million grants for 59 New York food banks and pantries.
Grants will fund refrigerator trucks, walk-in freezers, and warehouse repairs statewide.
New York City receives $2.27 million, Long Island $1.08 million, and the Capital Region $993,496.
Hochul pledged free meals for 2.7 million students despite SNAP share dropping to 25% on Oct 1.
The state earmarks $189 million for food aid to offset the $170 million SNAP shortfall.