Establishes a grant program for emergency food providers to buy meals from New York restaurants for families in need.

The bill directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, in consultation with the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance, to create a grant program. This program will fund emergency food providers to purchase prepared meals from eligible New York restaurants and deliver them to families in need. Restaurants must meet criteria including passing health inspections and complying with licensing requirements. The program encourages the use of New York ingredients and aligns meals with USDA MyPlate standards.

Establishes a grant program for emergency food providers to buy meals from New York restaurants for families in need.

The bill directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, in consultation with the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance, to create a grant program. This program will fund emergency food providers to purchase prepared meals from eligible New York restaurants and deliver them to families in need. Restaurants must meet criteria including passing health inspections and complying with licensing requirements. The program encourages the use of New York ingredients and aligns meals with USDA MyPlate standards.