ALBANY, NY — Funding is available to eligible groups to expand access to fresh, affordable foods in underserved communities in New York and to support the state’s agricultural industry. 

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will distribute $1.2 million as part of its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention program. Up to $235,000 will be provided through the Food Box Grant Program and up to $1 million through the Community Growers Grant Program. Applications are due December 15.

Learn more about the food box program and apply at bit.ly/3FK5ZmU.

Learn more about the community growers program and apply at https://bit.ly/460x7c2.