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Governor Hochul includes Universal School Meals in the 2026 Executive Budget, adopted into One-House Budget resolution

Governor Hochul includes Universal School Meals in the 2026 Executive Budget, adopted into One-House Budget resolution

Governor Hochul includes Universal School Meals in the 2026 Executive Budget, adopted into One-House Budget resolution

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Mar 17, 20253 min read

SOFSA Writes in Support of Syracuse University Union

SOFSA Writes in Support of Syracuse University Union

SOFSA Writes in Support of Syracuse University Union

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Jul 29, 20241 min read

In the news: "Leftover food could help feed hungry CNY families, but efforts not without challenges"

In the news: "Leftover food could help feed hungry CNY families, but efforts not without challenges"

In the news: "Leftover food could help feed hungry CNY families, but efforts not without challenges"

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Feb 12, 20241 min read

In the news: "Syracuse and Washington leaders address food deserts with community solutions."

In the news: "Syracuse and Washington leaders address food deserts with community solutions."

In the news: "Syracuse and Washington leaders address food deserts with community solutions."

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Jan 24, 20242 min read

In the news: "Food insecurity a concern with expected population influx in Syracuse, experts say."

In the news: "Food insecurity a concern with expected population influx in Syracuse, experts say."

In the news: "Food insecurity a concern with expected population influx in Syracuse, experts say."

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Jan 19, 20241 min read

In the news: "Incentive program encourages residents to choose healthy, fresh produce."

In the news: "Incentive program encourages residents to choose healthy, fresh produce."

In the news: "Incentive program encourages residents to choose healthy, fresh produce."

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Nov 22, 20231 min read

In the news: "Bringing everyone to the table: How a Coalition is keeping culture at the forefront of local agriculture."

In the news: "Bringing everyone to the table: How a Coalition is keeping culture at the forefront of local agriculture."

In the news: "Bringing everyone to the table: How a Coalition is keeping culture at the forefront of local agriculture."

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Sep 26, 20231 min read

In the news: "CNY Regional Market pulls back the curtain to show deteriorating infrastructure."

In the news: "CNY Regional Market pulls back the curtain to show deteriorating infrastructure."

In the news: "CNY Regional Market pulls back the curtain to show deteriorating infrastructure."

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Aug 8, 20232 min read

In the news: "Onondaga Grown campaign kicks off 9th year of promoting local farms"

In the news: "Onondaga Grown campaign kicks off 9th year of promoting local farms"

In the news: "Onondaga Grown campaign kicks off 9th year of promoting local farms"

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Jul 3, 20231 min read

In the news: ‘JUST SURVIVING’: The end of pandemic SNAP benefits has pushed Syracuse toward a hunger crisis

In the news: ‘JUST SURVIVING’: The end of pandemic SNAP benefits has pushed Syracuse toward a hunger crisis

In the news: ‘JUST SURVIVING’: The end of pandemic SNAP benefits has pushed Syracuse toward a hunger crisis

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May 22, 20232 min read

In the news: "State Budget Helps Expand Double Up Food Bucks NY – Funding helps combat food insecurity and supports New York farmers"

In the news: "State Budget Helps Expand Double Up Food Bucks NY – Funding helps combat food insecurity and supports New York farmers"

In the news: "State Budget Helps Expand Double Up Food Bucks NY – Funding helps combat food insecurity and supports New York farmers"

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May 16, 20231 min read

In the news: "Farming for good: Tips for signing up for a CSA program"

In the news: "Farming for good: Tips for signing up for a CSA program"

In the news: "Farming for good: Tips for signing up for a CSA program"

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May 3, 20231 min read

Syracuse's refreshed zoning ordinance draws praise, criticism as it heads to final approvals

Syracuse's refreshed zoning ordinance draws praise, criticism as it heads to final approvals

In the news: "Syracuse's refreshed zoning ordinance draws praise, criticism as it heads to final approvals"

SOFSA Director Maura Ackerman was recently featured on WAER 88.3 in their coverage of the ReZone Syracuse hearing that took place on Tuesday, March 28th 2023. SOFSA community liason Rhonda Vesey and Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now!

Mar 31, 20231 min read

In the news: "Winter market helps address food desert in Syracuse’s Southside"

In the news: "Winter market helps address food desert in Syracuse’s Southside"

In the news: "Winter market helps address food desert in Syracuse’s Southside"

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Mar 22, 20231 min read

In the news: "How the Downtown Farmers Market Plans to Boost Offerings in 2023"

In the news: "How the Downtown Farmers Market Plans to Boost Offerings in 2023"

In the news: "How the Downtown Farmers Market Plans to Boost Offerings in 2023"

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Mar 15, 20231 min read

In the news: "How the Syracuse Downtown Farmers Market plans to boost offerings in 2023"

In the news: "How the Syracuse Downtown Farmers Market plans to boost offerings in 2023"

In the news: "How the Syracuse Downtown Farmers Market plans to boost offerings in 2023"

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Mar 14, 20231 min read

In the news: "‘This is, overall, going to hurt’: End to emergency SNAP funds hits CNY"

In the news: "‘This is, overall, going to hurt’: End to emergency SNAP funds hits CNY"

In the news: "‘This is, overall, going to hurt’: End to emergency SNAP funds hits CNY"

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Mar 9, 20231 min read

In the news: "Seven Valleys Health Coalition Receives Grant to Reduce Food Waste and Food Insecurity"

In the news: "Seven Valleys Health Coalition Receives Grant to Reduce Food Waste and Food Insecurity"

In the news: "Seven Valleys Health Coalition Receives Grant to Reduce Food Waste and Food Insecurity"

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Feb 3, 20231 min read

In the news: "CNY Regional Market seeks state funding to repair infrastructure"

In the news: "CNY Regional Market seeks state funding to repair infrastructure"

In the news: "CNY Regional Market seeks state funding to repair infrastructure"

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Jan 20, 20231 min read

Lender Symposium: Centering Food Justice in Food Systems Transformation and Honoring the Legacy of Evan Weissman

Lender Symposium: Centering Food Justice in Food Systems Transformation and Honoring the Legacy of Evan Weissman

Lender Symposium: Centering Food Justice in Food Systems Transformation and Honoring the Legacy of Evan Weissman

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May 11, 20222 min read

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