ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State is issuing millions in emergency food assistance for families across the state as federal funding cuts impact residents’ food benefits. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that the state is issuing an additional $30 million in emergency food aid, bringing the total to $41 million. This announcement follows the $11 million in emergency food aid Hochul announced on Friday.

Due to the government shutdown, state officials said nearly 3 million state residents in jeopardy of losing their food assistance before Thanksgiving. Hochul said the $30 million in emergency state funding supports over 16 million meals for those who could lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) starting November 1.

“While I’ve said repeatedly that no state can

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