Nourish New York Coalition
Fair Funding. Stronger Local Farms.
Connecting small farmers to public resources and bringing more locally grown food to the communities they serve.
Why This Matters
Public food funding should open doors for every New York farmer, not create barriers that keep small farms and community food organizations out.
New York invests millions in purchasing locally grown food for communities experiencing food insecurity. Yet many small farmers struggle to secure consistent buyers, while independent food pantries lack the resources to purchase directly from local producers. We're bringing these groups together to strengthen local food partnerships and ensure more of that investment reaches the communities it was intended to serve.
$55M
FY 2026–27 funding
5 Years
Current contract cycle
39
Direct awardees
The Problem
The system favors established buyers, leaving small farmers behind.
Nourish New York was created to support local farmers while providing fresh food to communities experiencing food insecurity. Yet purchasing decisions remain concentrated among a limited number of funded organizations, leaving many small and beginning farmers dependent on buyers they struggle to reach. Without more accessible purchasing opportunities, smaller farms risk being left out of a public investment intended to support New York agriculture.
Establish direct purchasing agreements between state agencies and small farms, cutting out unnecessary middlemen.
Advocate for contract structures that prioritize local, small-scale producers and transparent bidding processes.
Unite farmers, food pantries, and advocates across New York State to speak with one voice in Albany.
Our Solution
Put public food dollars back into the hands of local farmers and communities.
Direct Purchasing
Establish direct purchasing agreements between state agencies and small farms, cutting out unnecessary middlemen.
Policy Reform
Advocate for contract structures that prioritize local, small-scale producers and transparent bidding processes.
Coalition Power
Unite farmers, food pantries, and advocates across New York State to speak with one voice in Albany.
Take Action
Real change starts when farmers and communities organize together.
Here's how you can make a difference right now.
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Join the Coalition
Sign up to receive action alerts, policy updates, and organizing resources.
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Contact Your Legislators
Tell your state senator and assembly member to support fair food funding for small farms.
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Spread the Word
Share our campaign with your community. The more voices we have, the harder we are to ignore.