Feeding New York State

🌟 Motivational Monday 🌟
"We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community. Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own." - César Chávez

This Labor Day, Feeding New York State salutes the hardworking farmers who make our mission possible.🌾🚜 Their commitment to growing food that nourishes us all reflects the values César Chávez spoke of — working not just for themselves but for the greater good of all.

From sunup to sundown, their dedication ensures families across New York and beyond have access to fresh, healthy food. We're proud to work alongside these amazing individuals who are committed to keeping our communities fed. Thank you, New York farmers, for making a real difference every single day.👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

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Una encuesta del Instituto de Investigación del Siena College, divulgada el miércoles, reflejó un amplio respaldo en Estados Unidos a la idea de integrar a Puerto Rico al Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementario (SNAP), una propuesta que no ha avanzado en el Congreso.

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Los estadounidenses respaldan la inclusión de Puerto Rico en el SNAP, según estudio del Siena College El respaldo es mayor entre los demócratas, pero excede la mayoría absoluta

Siete de cada diez estadounidenses apoyan que se extienda los beneficios del Programa Suplementario de Asistencia Nutricional (SNAP) a Puerto Rico, de acuerdo con una encuesta conducida por el Siena College Research Institute, una posibilidad que aún se pondera en el Congreso federal.

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Amplio respaldo a la inclusión del SNAP en Puerto Rico Siete de cada diez estadounidenses apoyan que se extienda los beneficios del Programa Suplementario de Asistencia Nutricional (SNAP) a Puerto Rico, de acuerdo con una encuesta conducida por el Siena College Research Institute, una posibilidad que aún se pondera en el Congreso federal.

A great big thank you to Market In The Square in West Seneca and their customers for donating $2,698 to the West Seneca Community Food Pantry through the program. Money donated to this program stays right in the community to purchase fresh healthy milk for our neighbors in need. Joining us for the check presentation: Michelle Quick, top seller of cows, Brian Kusmierski and Nick Kusmierski, owners of Market in the Square, Debbie Dalessandro and Guy DeMarie from the West Seneca Food Pantry.
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Celebrating another donation from Dash's Market and their wonderful customers who raised $1,983 for the North Buffalo Food Pantry through the program.This program helps food pantries purchase fresh heathy milk for their clients. And the best part is that the money stays right in the community that raised it, so they are truly helping their neighbors in need.
Thanks to Alexa Dash from Dash's Market, and Jeanne Phillips and Kristen Lenz from the North Buffalo Food Pantry for celebrating with us.

Nueva York – Los resultados de un sondeo de Siena College Research Institute arrojaron que un 71% de encuestados en Estados Unidos apoya la transición de Puerto Rico al Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria o SNAP, como proponen varias legislaciones en el Congreso federal.

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Transición de Puerto Rico a SNAP: 71% de estadounidenses apoya la propuesta - El Diario NY Una investigación de Siena College y “Feeding New York State” arrojó que siete de cada 10 estadounidenses favorece que Puerto Rico pase del PAN (Programa de Asistencia Nutricional) y reciba una asignación mayor de fondos bajo SNAP

Thanks to the good folks at Dash's Market in West Klein and their generous customers, we were able to make a $1,010 donations through the program to St. Vincent DePaule at St.Leo (). This donation stays right in this community and is used to purchase fresh, healthy milk for our neighbors in need. Thanks to Danielle Brenner and Alexa Dash from Dash's Market at Lynda Hiller from St Vincent DePaul at St Leo for celebrating with us. American Dairy Association North East

According to the recent Siena CollegeResearch Institute survey, Americans support Puerto Rico's inclusion in SNAP.

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Americans Support Puerto Rico’s Inclusion in SNAP, Siena College Study Finds Support is higher among Democrats, but exceeds absolute majority

FNYS Executive Director Dan Egan spoke with Spectrum News 1 Capital Region's Susan Arbetter about the recent Siena Poll, the upcoming Farm Bill and explained several initiatives to help fight hunger in NY and across the US.

"A new Siena College Research Institute poll, in partnership with Feeding New York State, indicates strong support for a package of legislative and Farm Bill proposals active in Congress."

Siena College poll shows bipartisan support for federal nutrition programs Dan Egan, executive director of FEEDING New York State, joins Capital Tonight.

Thank you to Rep. Tom Suozzi for your support and to member food bank Long Island Cares for the incredible work you do.

New polling from the Siena College Research Institute, in partnership with Feeding New York State, identifies strong support for a package of legislative and Farm Bill proposals active in Congress, notably, broad support for the inclusion of SNAP in Puerto Rico.

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Broad support for the inclusion of SNAP in Puerto Rico Seven out of ten Americans support extending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to Puerto Rico, according to a survey conducted by the Siena College Research Institute, a possibility that is still under consideration by the U.S. Congress.

We'd like to thank our friends Market In The Square in Tonawanda and their wonderful customers for donating $888 dollars to the 291 Food Pantry to . Donations to this program stay right in the community to help buy fresh healthy milk for neighbors in need. Thanks to Steve Terzo from American Dairy Northeast, Paul Brown from the 219 Food Pantry, and Julie Paluchowski - and
Yrma Brodfuehrer from Market in the Square
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A new bill in the NY State Senate, the "Good Food New York Act," would change food procurement laws, allowing institutions to use value-based standards when awarding food contracts.

"What this bill would do in the short term, however, is enable municipalities -- some across the state have really significant purchasing power -- to better support our own farmers and producers here in New York state"
Ryan Healy, Advocacy Manager, Feeding NYS

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NY bill implements value-based standards for food procurement A New York bill would change food procurement laws for municipal institutions. The Good Food New York Act would allow municipal institutions to use value-based standards when awarding food contracts. Typically, food-purchasing contracts are given to the lowest bidder. ...

The folks at Dash's Market in Colvin raised $1,431 to " for the Kenmore Presbyterian Church pantry. This incredible program collects donations from Dash's customers and gives it directly to local food pantries to purchase fresh, healthy milk for neighbors in need, right in their community. Thanks to Leah Shirley, Delores Kellener, Kris DeGuehery, Rev Fred Powell-Haig from (Kenmore Presbyterian Church), Alexa Dash and Dave Seier (from Dash's Market ), Mary Rey, and Marie Hewett Earl Arnold for joining in the celebration.

We've got another market to celebrate today for ! Nichols Supermarket & Discount Liquors in Liverpool NY and their customers raised $2,000 for the Epiphany Parish Food pantry. Fill a Glass with Hope donations stay right in community to help our neighbors get fresh, healthy milk. Thanks to all who donated and thanks to Renee Roiser from Epiphany Parish and Mike Williams from Nichols Supermarket for helping us mark this incredible donation.

A huge thank you to Lavigne's IGA and their customers for donating $1,837.04 to ® through the Potsdam Neighborhood Food Pantry. Donations collected at Lavigne's Market in Potsdam will stay right in the community to provide fresh, healthy milk to neighbors in need. Thank you to Kristal Hayes of the Potsdam Neighborhood Food Pantry, Amber Hughes ( IGA store manager), Cassidy Stone, Paula Collett, Leslie Donovan and Colleen LaPoint for celebrating with us!

We'd like to thank 's Market in Clarence and their wonderful customers for donating to during the month of June. Through their generosity, and together with the American Dairy Association North East we were able to donate $1,978 to the Clarence Food Pantry - money that goes directly to providing fresh, healthy milk to local families. Thanks to Jim Owens from the Clarence Food Bank, Alexa Dash and Jim Edwards from Dash's Market for celebrating with us!

Thank you to Dash's Market and its wonderful customers for their generous contribution to

WNY Food Bank to Buy More Milk with Donation We heard today... that milk is one of the most requested items at food banks... but is not typically donated... because of it's short shelf life.

Looks like Baby Bok Choy🥬 eeked out a tiny win over Aspara-Gus🐉 in the Feeding New York State 💥 Comms 💥 Clash 💥 Competition💥 at our annual summit. Mostly designed as a way to share marketing ideas with our fellow food banks, we all got to vote for our favorite. 🧡💚 Congratulations to Food Bank of Central New York for taking the top spot, and a huge honorable mention to the team Long Island Cares

We took a field trip! Warehouse and logistics teams from visited Foodlink with us, then we all traveled further east to visit Food Bank of Central New York. Learning from each other and sharing best practices makes our network of food banks stronger! Our goal is to expand our trips across the state and have every food bank in NY visit every other food bank in NY. Be on the lookout as Memeber Engagement Manager Steffanni brings more teams out on the road.
Pic #1 - The crew at the Food Bank of Central NY
Pic #2 - The crew at the Foodlink tour
Pic #3 - Nate from Foodlink at Food Bank of CNY

Thank you Central NY!!!! We are excited to share that guests at Target stores in Central NY cast 134,818 of their Target Circle votes to Feeding New York State this quarter, awarding us Target funds in the amount of $3,744.28. Most importantly, you voted for us and our mission to end hunger in New York State. We can't tell you how grateful we are for your support. 💚🧡

Feeding New York State is proud to recognize members of our Food Bank teams for going above and beyond! The 2024 Above & Beyond Award allows us to celebrate exceptional dedication and performance. Please help us congratulate Marcy McMahon from Foodlink as one of this year’s recipients of the Above & Beyond Award! Her remarkable dedication, hard work, and willingness to go the extra mile are a testament to her outstanding contributions.

FNYS is excited to recognize another member of our Food Bank teams for going above and beyond! The 2024 Above & Beyond Award allows us to celebrate exceptional dedication and performance. Please help us congratulate Danielle Vasquez from Feeding Westchester as one of this year’s recipients of the Above & Beyond Award! Her extraordinary contributions, hard work, and commitment to excellence are deeply appreciated. Danielle (right) is pictured here with her colleague Kim, also from Feeding Westchester.

We would like to recognize a few members of our Food Bank teams for going above and beyond! The 2024 Above & Beyond Award allows us to celebrate exceptional dedication and performance. Please help us congratulate Amber Thiel from FeedMore WNY as one of this year’s recipients of the Above & Beyond Award! Her unwavering commitment, hard work, and willingness to exceed expectations are truly commendable. (here with FNYS's Jay Hawkins)

What happens when 100 people gather, unified around the same mission - to end hunger in New York State? Well, there's a lot of ideas, respect, energy, love, and, as it turns out, a lot of hugging. Especially when our member engagement manager Steffani is around (that's her thumb)👍🥰

We all work better when we work together - that’s why FeedingNYS hosts an annual member summit where colleagues from the 10 food banks across NY state get together to exchange ideas and put our heads together to solve some of the hurdles we face on our mission to end hunger in New York State. Over 3 days, we had 10 different speakers, lots of awards, and an all-around great time. Thank you to all of our foodbanks, our partners and sponsors who make this summit so great

Check out some more of the fun at https://feedingnys.org/2024-annual-summit/
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So happy to be with you guys - Food Bank of the Southern Tier at this great roundtable!

We are honored to be a part of the Broome County Food Council and join in this week's Farm Bill roundtable, that Congressman Marc Molinaro and staff attended.

We shared our vision for a strong Farm Bill that works to increase equitable food access.

Thank you to Congressman Molinaro and his incredible staff for making time to have a dialogue on such an important piece of policy—because if you eat food, the Farm Bill impacts you!

Pictured here members of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier (FBST) Staff and Board members, with Marc Molinaro including Randi Quackenbush - FBST VP of Community Impact, Barry Brenton - FBST Board Member, Ryan Healy - Advocacy Manager Feeding New York State, Sarah DeFrank - FBST Director of Policy, Programs, & Partnerships, Erin Summerlee - FBST Board Member, and Mark Bordeau - President & CEO FBST.

Hey Everyone! Voting for Target Circle non-profits ends in just 9 days. We're hoping that our friends in Central NY will use their votes to vote for Feeding New York State! It's easy to vote - check out the step by step!