NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Governor Kathy Hochul participated in a day of service Thursday, helping the Capital City Rescue Mission serve roughly 3,000 meals at their annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
"Community organizations like the Capital City Rescue Mission go above and beyond to serve our neighbors in their times of need, not just today, but every day," Gov. Hochul said. "I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve alongside their team members today, and I thank the many volunteers across New York who are dedicating their time to give back to their communities this Thanksgiving."
The Capital City Rescue Mission in Albany prepared 1,000 pounds of turkey, 500 pounds of yams and 700 pounds of fresh vegetables for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner which was made possible due to community donations.
Earlier this week, Hochul announced $27.5 million in additional funding toward the New York State Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) and Nourish New York (Nourish NY) programs.
The funding will be awarded to eleven food security organizations which support a network of more than 2,600 New York State food pantries, soup kitchens and shelter sites that are particularly busy during the holiday season.
There will be nearly 400 million emergency meals provided in order to assist those in need annually, while providing a boost to New York farmers.
New Yorkers in need of food assistance are encouraged to visit the following links to learn more about the many programs available here in the state:
- Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, Commodity Supplemental Food Program
- Child and Adult Care Food Program