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Nourish New York Updates Food Access | Rochester News
New York’s Nourish New York program just got a major upgrade—with a slick new online portal making it easier for food banks to buy fresh, local food directly from farmers. Since launching in 2020, the initiative has distributed over 174 million pounds of food, feeding more than 145 million meals across the state. The revamped platform lets businesses showcase their products, even with dietary certifications like Kosher or Halal, while cutting out middlemen to strengthen local food systems. Governor Hochul’s latest $25 million investment for 2025 and expanded summer food aid for 1.6 million…
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