450 – Declaration of Legislative Findings and Intent.
§ 450. Declaration of legislative findings and intent. While the Nourish New York program was developed in response to disrupted food supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has emerged as an important innovation, significantly supporting the state’s farms while providing nourishing fresh foods to people experiencing food insecurity. The COVID-19 crisis unveiled the […]
451 – Definitions.
§ 451. Definitions. 1. “Food relief organization” means a religious organization or other not-for-profit that provides food for free to persons experiencing food insecurity, including but not limited to a food pantry, food bank, or soup kitchen or community-based organization that provides food for free to persons experiencing food insecurity. 2. “Surplus agricultural products” means […]
452 – Nourish New York Program.
§ 452. Nourish New York program. 1. The commissioner shall, to the extent permitted by state or federal appropriations for such purpose, facilitate programming that ensures surplus agricultural products are provided to food relief organizations at competitive wholesale prices. 2. The commissioner shall provide technical assistance and information about the program to food relief organizations, […]