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Statement from New York State Fair Director Troy Waffner

Governor Cuomo announced that the 2020 Great New York State Fair will be canceled to ensure the health and safety of New Yorkers and all fairgoers.

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Through Nourish NY, CNY Food Bank Buys 428,000 Pounds of NY Food

July 1, 2020 | 2 PM EDT

Through Nourish NY, Food Bank of CNY has purchased 428,167 pounds of surplus food from New York farmers.

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Food Bank of Southern Tier Helps Those in Need Through Nourish NY

June 24, 2020 | 3 PM EDT

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier has purchased 376,500 pounds of surplus food from New York farmers.

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An outdoor plant market in Brooklyn with green, purple, and yellow flowers.

2020

Horticulture and Landscaping Operations May Reopen Statewide

May 21, 2020

11:34 AM EDT

As New York reopens under Governor Cuomo’s NY Forward plan, there is new guidance for businesses, including horticulture.

Learn more about As New York Brings Businesses Back Online Across the State, Horticulture and Landscaping Operations Permitted to Reopen Statewide

Masbia Soup Kitchen receives a delivery of Bethel Creamery milk.

2020

Nourish NY Products From Bethel Creamery Are Delivered to NYC

May 18, 2020

11:50 AM EDT

NYS dairy products from Sullivan County’s Bethel Creamery were delivered to Masbia Soup Kitchen through Nourish NY.

Learn more about Nourish New York Products From Bethel Creamery is Delivered to Those in Need in Boro Park, Supporting New York’s Farmers

2020

NYS Food to be Distributed by Foodlink as part of Nourish NY

May 15, 2020

8:42 AM EDT

Foodlink is hosting a food distribution of NY agricultural products to help people in need of assistance due to COVID-19.

Learn more about MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Produced Food to be Distributed by Foodlink as part of Governor Cuomo’s Nourish NY Initiative

Organic lettuce greens seedlings in Mohawk Valley, New York.

2020

NY Products Distributed by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier

May 14, 2020

11:46 AM EDT

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is hosting a distribution of Nourish NY products to help people in need of food assistance.

Learn more about MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Produced Food to be Distributed by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier as Part of Governor Cuomo’s Nourish NY Initiative

A container full of red McIntosh apples.

2020

NY Food to be Distributed by FeedMore WNY as part of Nourish NY

May 11, 2020

5:30 PM EDT

As part of the Cuomo’s Nourish New York initiative, FeedMore WNY is hosting an event to help people in need of food assistance.

Learn more about MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Produced Food to be Distributed by FeedMore WNY as part of Governor Cuomo’s Nourish NY Initiative

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2020

NYS Products to Be Distributed by the Food Bank of Central NY

May 11, 2020

4:30 PM EDT

The Food Bank of Central New York is hosting a distribution of NY agricultural products as part of the Nourish NY initiative.

Learn more about New York State Produced Food to Be Distributed by the Food Bank of Central NY as Part of Governor Cuomo’s Nourish NY Initiative

Volunteers packing boxes at the Nourish NY event.

2020

Statewide Food Distribution Events Kick Off Nourish NY

May 8, 2020

4:06 PM EDT

Dozens of events are taking place across New York State over the next week to kick off the Nourish New York Initiative.

Learn more about State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Kickoff of Nourish NY Initiative With Food Distribution Events Across the State

Red and yellow apples hanging from a tree branch with leaves.

2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Produced Food to be Distributed by...

May 7, 2020

11:41 AM EDT

Island Harvest Food Bank is hosting a food distribution of NYS agricultural products as part of Nourish NY.

Learn more about MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Produced Food to be Distributed by Island Harvest Food Bank as part of Governor Cuomo’s Nourish NY Initiative

A variety of dairy products are arranged on a blue wooden table.

2020

Department Asks USDA to Make Additional Funding Available

May 5, 2020

11:01 AM EDT

Commissioner Ball called for additional relief funding for New York’s dairy farmers.

Learn more about During COVID-19 Pandemic, NYS Agriculture Department Calls on USDA to Make Additional Emergency Relief Funding Available for New York’s Dairy Farmers

2020

Nourish New York Initiative Supports Farmers and Food Banks

May 3, 2020

9:30 AM EDT

Funding will be allocated from the state’s special public health emergency fund for food banks and emergency food providers.

Learn more about New York State Provides Additional Details on $25 Million in Funding for Food Banks Through Nourish New York Initiative

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Statement from New York State Fair Director Troy Waffner

Through Nourish NY, CNY Food Bank Buys 428,000 Pounds of NY Food

Food Bank of Southern Tier Helps Those in Need Through Nourish NY