U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Schuyler County on Friday to highlight a new proposal aimed at strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act would reverse billions of dollars in proposed SNAP cuts included in the latest federal budget.
“SNAP isn’t an abstract policy or a number in a spreadsheet; it’s food, dignity, and survival for thousands of families here in Western New York,” Schumer said. “Thanksgiving is around the corner, and food banks are already overwhelmed because of rising grocery costs due to tariffs, and now families are being hit with devastating cuts to food assistance that could hurtle us to a hunger crisis. That’s why I’m introducing the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act. This new bill will protect SNAP and stop thousands of New Yorkers from going hungry, and ensure every family has the basic security and dignity of food on the table. This is not a partisan issue; it is a moral issue.”
Schumer made the announcement during a visit to the Wellness Warehouse, a food pantry in the Town of Catherine, where he met with local staff and volunteers.
