Governor Kathy Hochul today urged all members of the Empire State Service Corps and all New Yorkers to combat food insecurity and commit to a day of hunger action on Friday, November 7. As the shutdown continues and New Yorkers’ SNAP benefits are under threat, Governor Hochul's request will necessitate all Empire State Service Corps members, regardless of their usual area of service focus, support efforts combating food insecurity. The Empire State Service Corps, championed by Governor Hochul, is New York State’s largest AmeriCorps program. Through the program, 500 students from 45 SUNY campuses throughout New York State commit to dedicating at least 300 hours to engaging in paid community service, while also convening regularly to share and learn from each other’s experiences.

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