Feeding New York State

Celebrating Our Members! Feeding New York State is proud to highlight Danielle Vasquez, Manager of Food Recovery, and Kiyomi Bowen, Associate, Individual Giving, from Feeding Westchester for being selected for Nonprofit Westchester’s Emerging Leaders Program! With a competitive application process and a limit of just two staff members per nonprofit, Danielle and Kiyomi were specially recommended to take part. Over the next several months, they’ll connect with other nonprofit professionals across Westchester, learning firsthand about the incredible services that strengthen their community. We’re super proud of these rising leaders and can’t wait to see all they accomplish! #EmergingLeaders #NonprofitWestchester #FoodRecovery #FeedingWestchester #LeadershipInAction

Dressed For Success to Fight Food Waste & Protect Our Planet Feeding New York State’s Executive Director, Dan Egan, and Director of Food Recovery Programs, Jay Hawkins, suited up and stepped up for?@New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) Lobby Day, advocating for increased state funding for the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). Why? Because this fund does more than support recycling and waste reduction - it also helps rescue food, fight hunger, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Investing in the EPF means more food recovered, less waste in landfills, and a stronger, more sustainable New York. Let’s keep the momentum going! #FoodRescue #Sustainability #EPF #FeedingNY

Feeding NYS and our food banks met with New York’s congressional delegation in D.C. to protect and defend food, nutrition, healthcare and housing programs that support millions of New Yorkers. Please join us in these efforts and call 202-224-3121 to be connected with your representatives and ask them to stand up for SNAP, School Meals, Medicaid and Housing Assistance!

Monday, March 3, 2025 Motivational Monday: Honoring a Trailblazer for Women's History Month Shirley Chisholm, known as Fighting Shirley, made history as the first African-American woman elected to Congress in 1968. But her impact didn’t stop there - she played a key role in the creation of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and used her seat on the House Agriculture Committee to expand food assistance programs nationwide. Her legacy is a reminder that fighting hunger is about more than food - it’s about justice, equity, and ensuring every community has access to the resources they need. This Women's History Month, we celebrate her relentless advocacy and the path she paved for future generations. #WomensHistoryMonth #FeedingNYS #MotivationalMonday #ShirleyChisholm #FoodForAll https://lnkd.in/eqzUm6ec

FeedMore WNY joined our partners with Feeding New York State for an anti-hunger #advocacy day in Albany. We are incredibly grateful to the members of the #WNY delegation who met with our team to discuss ways to alleviate hunger throughout #NYS. Community members can join us in advocating for hunger-relief in New York State by participating in our sign-on letter: https://p2a.co/STrxYtd

30,000 Pounds of Fresh Salmon for Neighbors in Need! We are so proud to highlight the work of our incredible network of food banks across the state. Today we want to celebrate Food Bank of Central New York! They’re making waves in hunger relief with an incredible effort to rescue and distribute 30,000 pounds of high-quality salmon filets! Thanks to a powerful partnership with LocalCoho , Brown Carbonic, and others, this nutritious protein will reach families facing food insecurity across the region. This is innovation and generosity in action! Learn more about this amazing donation and how it’s making a difference at: https://lnkd.in/e628MiNf #FeedingNYState #HungerRelief #FoodRescue #EndHunger #CNY

Motivational Monday: The Power of Community! Thanks to an incredible partnership with American Dairy Association Northeast and Massey's Furniture Barn, Feeding New York State is helping food pantries provide one of the most requested yet rarely donated items - milk! "Milk is the number one item asked for at food pantries but is very rarely donated," says Cathy Hobb. But with this generous support, 11 pantries and community programs across Jefferson County now have funding to purchase fresh milk for families in need. This is what community impact looks like - neighbors helping neighbors, ensuring everyone has access to nutritious dairy. Let’s celebrate this amazing accomplishment! #FeedingNYState #MilkMatters #DairyGoodness #EndHunger https://lnkd.in/gQQbyubv

On the latest podcast episode of Together with Feeding New York State, we were excited to be joined by @votejgr to discuss the state priorities she is leading to address hunger and food insecurity across New York. Listen to our latest episode to learn more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Spotify - https://lnkd.in/eYiN8hRY Apple -https://lnkd.in/ezyYqFs7 YouTube - https://lnkd.in/ejVKSJKb

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we honor Black History Month, let's recognize the essential contributions of farmworkers who tirelessly bring food to our tables. Their labor is vital, yet they often face significant challenges. At Feeding New York State, we are committed to supporting these individuals and ensuring that justice and equity extend to every hand that feeds us. #BlackHistoryMonth #FarmworkerSupport #JusticeForAll

Episode 4 of the Together with Feeding New York State Podcast is available right now! On today’s episode, we’re joined by Joshua McGuire and Cooper Rohan, both of whom lead the Double Up Food Bucks Program (DUFB) at the Field & Fork Network . DUFB matches your fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar (up to $20 a day) for SNAP participants, allowing people to get twice the fresh fruits and veggies. Listen to today’s podcast episode to learn more about @doubleupnys . Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Spotify - https://lnkd.in/eYiN8hRY Apple -https://lnkd.in/eAdkUhnm YouTube - https://lnkd.in/ejVKSJKb