The Jamestown Farmers Market is continuing to seek donations to fund a program that gives SNAP recipients a $15 voucher to use at the market. The market collected enough donations to provide vouches to 450 SNAP recipients and federal employees at … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss SNAP, HEAP
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Possible SNAP Cuts On Nov. 1
A state of emergency has been declared in New York ahead of the possible SNAP cuts for three million residents come November 1. As the federal government shutdown continues, Governor Kathy Hochul said the Trump administration has refused to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Working To Keep SNAP Benefit Cases Up To Date Despite Gov’t Shutdown
Chautauqua County is working to keep benefit cases up to date as a federal government shutdown threatens to result in SNAP benefits not being issued to those in need on November 1. According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]
NYS To Issue $30 Million In Emergency Food Aid
New York State will issue an additional $30 million in emergency food aid for families across the state as federal funding cuts impact residents’ food benefits. The announcement of the additional funding follows the $11 million in emergency food aid … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Making $15 Voucher Available To SNAP Recipients
The Jamestown Farmers Market will be assisting those who receive SNAP with a $15 voucher to use at the market. Market officials said starting Saturday, November 1, anyone who presents a valid EBT card and SNAP Determination Letter will receive $15 … [Read more...]
90,000 In NY-23 Congressional District Could Lose SNAP Benefits Nov. 1
More than 90,000 people in New York’s 23rd Congressional District could lose their SNAP benefits in November due to the federal government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul said the nearly three million residents in the state who receive federally … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Receives Grant To Help Extend Season, Improve Outreach
The Jamestown Farmers Market has received a grant that will help them extend their season. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, which oversees the Market, received $49,950 through New York State’s Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program. The funding … [Read more...]
FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Program Now Accepting Applications
New York organizations may now apply for the latest round of the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. This program will help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in New York gain increased access to weekly shares of fresh, … [Read more...]
New York’s EBT System Down For Scheduled Work on Sunday, Benefits Won’t Be Accessible
If you are a New York State resident who utilizes the EBT system for access to benefits you need to be prepared. The usage of your EBT card benefits will be suspended on Sunday for a considerable amount of time. Many people use their Sunday … [Read more...]
