Gov. Kathy Hochul said court rulings confirm the Trump administration must release emergency nutrition assistance to protect roughly 3 million New Yorkers from losing SNAP benefits. The governor criticized Washington Republicans for inaction, noting New York sued to secure relief while preparing contingency measures, including fast-tracking more than $100 million for food banks and declaring a state of emergency. With the decisions in hand, Ms. Hochul said the federal government can fully fund SNAP and called for immediate disbursement to support the state’s efforts to keep residents fed during the shutdown.
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
“Today’s rulings confirm that the Trump administration must release emergency nutrition assistance for the 3 million New Yorkers set to lose their SNAP benefits tomorrow.
“No state should have to sue the federal government to ensure families can put food on the table. But when Washington Republicans refused to act, New York took them to court to mitigate this crisis.
“My administration remains prepared for the worst — fast-tracking over $100 million for food banks and pantries and declaring a state of emergency. With these rulings, it is clear the Trump administration can fully fund the SNAP program. We’re calling on the administration to immediately release these funds and support our efforts to keep New Yorkers fed during the shutdown.”
October 31, 2025
Albany, NY
Sources: governor.ny.gov , Big New York news BigNY.com
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