Bill > S06493

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, in collaboration with the Commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, to establish a grant program that provides funding to emergency food providers to purchase prepared meals from eligible New York restaurants and deliver those meals to families experiencing food insecurity. The program requires participating restaurants to meet specific criteria, including passing health inspections, complying with licensing requirements, and creating meals that align with the USDA's MyPlate nutritional standards. The bill also encourages restaurants to use New York-sourced ingredients when possible. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets will be responsible for developing the program's rules and regulations, with the goal of supporting both local restaurants and families in need by creating a mechanism to provide nutritious prepared meals. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6493