N.Y. Declares State of Emergency to Fund Food Banks as Federal Food Aid Set to Lapse

In response to the potential government shutdown and expiration of federal food stamp funding, New York, Oregon, and Virginia declare states of emergency, allocating millions to keep food assistance programs afloat. With 42 million Americans relying on SNAP, the urgency to find a long-term solution grows as food banks face unprecedented demand and uncertainty looms over November benefits. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.