Increase to NOEP Funding Included in Final State Budget

We are pleased to report to you that the final 2012-2013 state budget includes a $1 million increase to the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP).

 
In January, Governor Cuomo included a $1 million increase to NOEP in his Executive budget proposal. In March, the increase was included in the Assembly Budget Resolution, but denied in the Senate Budget Resolution.

To ensure that this essential funding was included in the final budget, Hunger Solutions New York staff and board members met with key legislators and staff over the past two months. Our staff provided supporting information and explained why NOEP is a great investment for both hungry New Yorkers and our state's economy.

Thank you to those who made phone calls and sent e-mails to lawmakers. Through our collective efforts, they understand how important NOEP outreach efforts have been to struggling New Yorkers and agreed to this valuable investment. NOEP's funding level is now $3,018,000, most of this investment is matched by federal dollars.

Please take one more moment to contact Governor Cuomo to thank him for this initiative. We will keep you updated on NOEP expansion efforts in our Monthly E-News. 

 

Other hunger related programs of interest and how they fared:

Pregnant Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - provides nutrition assistance to low-income, nutritionally at-risk pregnant women, infants and small children. It received level funding from FY 2011-12: $19,811,300

School Lunch and Breakfast Program - reimburses schools for student breakfast and lunch. It received an increase from FY 2011-12 of $600,000 due to increased participation: $33,100,000

Summer Food Service Program - reimburses program sponsors for free summer meals provided to low-income children and teens. It received level funding from FY 2011-12: $3,049,000

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs - provides nutrition assistance to low-income older adults through congregate meal sites, meals on wheels programs and the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition program. It received level funding from FY 2011-12: $79,765,000

Child Adult Care Food Program Account – Federal USDA-Food and Nutrition Services Fund- which provides nutritious meals and snacks to low-income children at approved child care centers, after school programs, homeless and domestic violence shelters; it also provides these services at participating non-residential adult day care centers. It received the same funding as FY 2011-12: $247,694,000

Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program - provides nutrition assistance through regional food banks and local food pantries, emergency shelters and soup kitchens. This program received an increase of $2,500 from FY 2011-12: $29,702,000