SNAP benefits

Political turmoil, job insecurity, and a growing number of struggling households has the Food Bank of Central New York working overtime to stay ahead of the crisis.

Governor Hochul declared an emergency over end of SNAP food aid, adding $65 million in aid for food banks. A coalition of groups says it’s not enough. NYS should fund entire month of SNAP benefits.

Local residents say they are uncertain where their meals will come from as SNAP benefits are scheduled to end November 1. Syracuse residents are part of a lobbying effort for state hunger aid.

The so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" signed by President Trump earlier this month includes a provision that restricts ongoing benefits only to US Citizens or lawful permanent residents.

New York’s U.S. Senators are urging Republicans to reconsider cuts to SNAP, home-delivered meals, and aging services, citing food insecurity among older adults.

More SNAP funds are allowing low-income families in New York to shop for healthier options.

Officials at the Food Bank of Central New York are bracing for the worst if the partial government shutdown continues beyond the next couple weeks. Right…

The USDA estimates that there are 45 million people in America using SNAP. City Limits Katie Zilcosky examines how proposed changes to the food nutrition…

An expansion in the eligibility of federal food benefits could help local families and elderly. It might also boost the local economy – if people take…

Two therapy aides at Hutchings Psychiatric Center and nine others have been arrested for their roles in a scheme to steal benefit cards from mental health…