As the federal government shutdown continues, thousands of families across the Southern Tier are facing uncertainty about how they’ll access food in the coming weeks. Nearly 5,000 federal employees are currently without paychecks, and more than 67,000 individuals will lose access to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits beginning November 1. While the Food Bank [...]
The recent passage of the federal budget reconciliation bill marks a significant shift in national priorities related to nutrition assistance and healthcare. While the full implications of the legislation are still being assessed, we recognize that changes to programs such as SNAP and Medicaid will have a substantial impact on the individuals and families we [...]
This week, we welcomed Congressman Josh Riley to the Ithaca High School Community Market, one of our partner School Food Centers, and the Ithaca City School District Nutrition Services facility. This was an opportunity to see the important work of normalizing food access our partners in K-12 education do every day. This visit comes at [...]
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