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).
Thank you to those who made phone calls and sent e-mails to lawmakers. Through our collective efforts, NOEP will be able to connect more hungry New Yorkers with the Food Stamp Program and decrease hunger across New York State.
New research by Children's HealthWatch finds that SNAP significantly decreases family and child food insecurity. The analysis also showed that compared to children who are likely eligible but not receiving SNAP, children receiving SNAP were less likely to be underweight or at risk for developmental delays. The medical evidence shows that SNAP is an effective vaccine for supporting the healthy minds and bodies of our future leaders--our children.
