Demand for food assistance persists and could get worse
Dan Egan, the outgoing head of Feeding New York State, reflects on the demand for food assistance over the last six years.
State budget leaves New Yorkers hungry
Feeding New York State Executive Director Dan Egan discusses what the state budget does - and doesn't do - to combat hunger.
Hochul’s budget misses opportunities to feed New Yorkers
Feeding New York State Executive Director Dan Egan explains what Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed budget does to combat hunger.
Food insecurity remains above pre-pandemic levels
Feeding New York State Executive Director Dan Egan warns that food banks across the state are grappling with bare shelves.
New Yorkers left hungry by Hochul’s budget
Feeding New York State's Dan Egan says Hochul's budget doesn't address the full scope of food insecurity in New York.
New York poised to cut food waste in 2022
In January, large food generators in New York will be required to donate leftover food or make sure it's recycled.
Feeding hungry New Yorkers and cutting down on food waste
April 28, 2021 - We get an update on the state's implementation of the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Act from Dan Egan, executive director of Feeding New York State. We also discuss demand for food pantries
Government aid coming to an end for stressed food banks
Nov. 20, 2020 - With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, we got an update on the state’s food banks and the increased demand they are experiencing from Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State.
July 15, 2020: Trump administration bungles effort to feed New Yorkers
The Capitol Pressroom · July 15, 2020: Trump administration bungles effort to feed New Yorkers As the economic toll of COVID-19 continues to grow, an increasing number of New Yorkers are struggling to put food on the table. Dan
Apr 30, 2020: Best of: Food banks struggle to meet COVID-19 need
The Capitol Pressroom · Apr 30, 2020: Best of: Food banks struggle to meet COVID-19 need Recently, Governor Cuomo announced that the state will be committing emergency resources to food banks. We checked in on a story that explains
