Join us in calling on NYS to take action on hunger
Please RSVP and Submit a Quote as soon as possible!
** Please note parking will be limited – carpool as much as possible
Agenda:
10:00 am: Meet at Westminster Presbyterian Church (85 Chestnut St, Albany, NY 12210)
10:45 am: Begin Marching to the NYS Capitol Buidling
11:00 am: Arrive at the Capitol Building and Speakers
12:00 pm: Return to the Westminster Presbyterian Church (85 Chestnut St, Albany, NY 12210) for continued discussion and lunch
1:30 pm: Closing Remarks
Why: This is a continuation of Hunger Action Network NYS’s 30-year tradition of calling for the Governor and The Legislature to take action on hunger. In January the Governor releases her Executive Budget.
Our convening is to call on the governor and the state legislature to take action in supporting frontline community food providers in the FY 2025 budget process.
The Ask: We are asking for the NYS Budget to increase funding for food procurement programs:
- Fund Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) at $75 Million.
- Fund Nourish NY at $75 Million.
- Directly contract with BOTH food banks AND food pantries/providers through the RFP process for the above program
What to To Bring:
- Signs to carry as we march
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm clothes (it will be cold)
Some ideas for sign slogans:
- “Hunger Free New York”
- “End Hunger Now”
- “Fund HPNAP $75 Million”
- “Fund Nourish NY $75 Million”
