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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the funds will go to over 100 local organizations that distribute food to New Yorkers. Long Island will receive over $2 million as a part of the deal.
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According to estimates from Feeding America, about 1 in 10 Connecticut residents struggle to afford food. The state’s food pantries aren’t surprised.
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The East End NRZ Market and Café, a local Bridgeport, Connecticut food co-op, has been awarded a $500,000 state grant to help enhance its work providing fresh produce for purchase in a city neighborhood considered an urban food desert.
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A Bridgeport, Connecticut neighborhood group has been commended for providing fresh vegetables year-round to about 8,000 residents in an area of the city that is considered a healthy food desert.
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Melinda Tuhus volunteers at a food rescue organization in New Haven. She takes us inside Haven’s Harvest to see the progress of reducing waste and climate impacts — and feeding local people.
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Provisions that provide tax incentives for grocery stores opening in Connecticut food deserts were incorporated into the state budget.
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Nearly 3,800 Connecticut food stamp recipients live in towns with no retailers that accept SNAP benefits. How do they fill in the gaps?
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U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) said almost 100,000 Connecticut residents would lose food insecurity support if the proposed cuts are made.
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Suffolk County will get $20 million to upgrade wastewater infrastructure.
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The $400 million federal program is being funded through the American Rescue Plan. The goal is for local food businesses to help those that are food insecure. Connecticut is the second state to strike a deal with USDA.