New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced $8.3 million in capital grants for 59 food banks and emergency food assistance organizations across New York State on Oct. 26. More than $2.2 million of the funding will go to New York City organizations, $1.2 million of which will go to Kings County.
The grants were funded through the New York Providing Local Access to Essential Sustenance, or PLATES, program and will help organizations expand storage, improve distribution and upgrade facilities.
“Food banks and emergency food organizations are cornerstones of local communities across the state, ensuring no family goes hungry,” said Dr. James McDonald, state health commissioner. “These investments will help strengthen the organizations that New Yorkers rely on for food assistance.”…