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"We believe that there are eligible but nonparticipating New Yorkers who are having trouble accessing the program. Governor [Eliot Spitzer]'s Working Families Food Stamp Initiative will change the equation by removing barriers that make it difficult for fami lies to access the help they desperately need," said OTDA Commissioner David Hansell. "The best long-term way to reduce hunger is to empower low-income families to develop the assets they need to climb out of poverty and enter the middle class. Eliminating the limit on resources will allow lowincome families to better meet their nutritional needs and at the same time save money to send their children to college, buy a first home, or open a retirement account." Susan Hager, President of the United Way of New York State, said: "While Governor Spitzer's economic development programs are bringing new jobs to the state, there are some working families for whom the safety net remains essential. Governor Spitzer and Commissioner Hansell have taken a bold approach to help these families get the resources they need to feed their families and we welcome his leadership. This initiative will provide a significant boost to the work of local United Ways across the state who are partnering with government and community groups to reduce hunger."
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Gov. Advances Food Stamp Initiative
In conjunction with National Hunger Awareness Day, Governor Eliot Spitzer recently announced a proposal that would expand access to the Food Stamp Program for lowincome working families in New York State. According to the State Of...
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