ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced Friday that Feeding New York State reached a record 63-million-pound collection milestone.

Feeding New York State, the state association of New York's 10 Feeding America member food banks, achieved the milestone as part of the New York State Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law.

"As the federal government continues to slash funds for hunger programs nationwide, New York State is proud to support initiatives that provide access to healthy, quality food for those who need it," Governor Hochul said in a statement.

"Through effective legislation and financial support to organizations like Feeding New York State, we are working closely with businesses and institutions helping prevent food from needlessly being thrown away, reducing harmfu

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