Bill > A04952

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Temporary and Disability Assistance, to establish a grant program that provides funding to emergency food providers to purchase prepared meals from New York restaurants and deliver them to families experiencing food insecurity. The program will require participating restaurants to meet specific criteria, including passing health inspections, maintaining proper licensing, and creating meals that align with the United States Department of Agriculture's MyPlate nutritional guidelines. The bill also encourages restaurants to use New York-sourced ingredients when possible. The commissioner is authorized to develop and implement rules and regulations for the program, and the legislation will take effect immediately upon passage. This initiative appears designed to simultaneously support local restaurants struggling during challenging economic times while addressing food insecurity by providing nutritious meals to families in need.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4952