Upstate New York Farmers Markets Are Helping End Food Insecurity
Prices are rising and wages are staying the same. All across America, people are struggling more and more with food insecurity as they try to keep their families fed.
New York has noticed this trend, and is working towards helping these folks out through one of our favorite pastimes: Farmers Markets.
Farmers Markets are Here to Help
In late November, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state's newest initiative to help those struggling with hunger. The state's farmers markets will pair with FreshConnect to distribute checks to those suffering with food insecurity.
These checks will be $20, and will be given out every week at eligible farmers markets across the region. These checks can be used for fresh, locally grown foods, that can be a massive help to those who need something to eat in the midst of nationwide SNAP cuts.
Which Farmers Markets are Participating?
There are farmers markets all over New York State that are participating in this new initiative, and the Capital Region has plenty that are ready to help out!
- Empire State Plaza Farmers' Market
- Empire State Plaza inside South Concourse, Albany
- Hudson Farmers' Market
- DMV parking lot Sixth St and Columbia St, Hudson
- Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market
- Troy Atrium 49 4th St Troy, Troy
- Schenectady Greenmarket
- Franklin St and Jay St near City Hall, Schenectady
- Glens Falls Farmers' Market
- Aviation Mall 578 Aviation Rd, Queensbury
For more information on dates and times for these markets, check out the State of New York Department of Agriculture and Market's Information Pamphlet.
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