Gillibrand pushes for extended benefits

U.S. Sen.

Kirsten Gillibrand advocated for her proposal to expand the Pandemic EBT program during a stop in Rome Wednesday.

E-b-t program and snap benefits as millions of new yorkers struggle with food insecurity due to the pandemic.

The pandemic e-b-t program provides nutritional resources to families in oneida county who have lost access to free or reduced-price school meals.

As school reopenings remain uncertain, gillibrand is calling for the inclusion of the ensuring nutrition for america's students act and an increase in snap benefits in the next coronavirus relief package.

2:36:54;15 2:37:17;13 "i know students here in rome will be able to pick up grab and go locations, but nationwide, four in ten students haven't been able to access those crucial meals during the pandemic.

Not getting enough to eat only makes it harder for kids to learn and stay health at a time when both are challenging enough already."

Gillibrand introduced two bills aimed at fighting food insecurity this summer.

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