What to Do After SNAP Benefits End: Helpful Resources and Food Banks in New York City

SNAP funding expired on November 1, leaving millions of Americans without support. However, Governor Kathy Hochul allocated $65 million from the state budget to help New Yorkers during this period. The publication explains where to look for assistance. NYC Secret.

After federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ended, more than 40 million Americans, including nearly 3 million New Yorkers, faced difficulty accessing food.

On October 30, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and unveiled an emergency support plan.

"I'm making additional state funding available for food assistance to ensure no New Yorker goes hungry," Hochul said.

$65 million in funding is being allocated to support food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens. Authorities estimate this assistance will provide approximately 40 million meals to state residents.

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New York State Food Assistance Resources

Among other things, the Governor provided a list of helpful online resources for those affected by the SNAP funding cutoff. Save them:

• Feeding america - Enter your postcode to find the nearest food bank;
• Food Pantries Food Connect Map — an interactive map with food distribution points, mobile kitchens, and other resources;
• Resources for Working Families — a website with information on food and nutrition assistance for working families, where you can check your eligibility for programs.

Details on the SNAP situation and government actions can be found at official website of the Governor of New York.