Nourish New York Program has distributed 100-million meals to families statewide

ALBANY, NY- The Nourish New York Program has distributed 100 million meals to families across the state, according to an announcement by state officials.

The initiative, which was launched as an emergency relief program during the pandemic, connects families in need across the state with surplus agricultural products grown by New York farmers.

The program was made into state law in November, 2021. “Since it launched, it has continued to be a resounding success and just goes to show how big of an impact we can make when we all work together,” said New York Ag Commissioner Richard A. Ball.

“I thank Governor Hochul for her unwavering support to this critical program that we can now proudly say has provided 100 million meals to families in need across the state while ensuring our farmers right here in New York remain our first and best customers.”

The Nourish New York initiative reroutes New York's surplus agricultural products to the populations who need them most through the state's food banks.

Since the program’s launch in May 2020, a total of more than $175 million has been committed to Nourish NY, the Governor’s Office says.

Image via the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul.