Regional Food Bank urges assistance during federal shutdown

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which serve nearly 3 million New Yorkers, will not be going out in November due to the federal government shutdown.

Those who rely on food stamps in New York will get a slight reprieve as Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that $30 million in state emergency food assistance will help “soften the blow.”

But New York families that rely on SNAP utilize millions of pounds of food. Just how hard will this issue hit low-income families in the New York?  

Sue Lintner, chief of advocacy and engagement for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, discussed the issue with Capital Tonight. 

If you want to donate to the food bank, you can by visiting www.regionalfoodbank.net