Establishes a state program to buy, process, and distribute food grown by New York farmers to communities in need.

The New York state food security purchase and processing act creates a program to purchase food grown or raised by New York farmers, process it within the state, and distribute it to communities facing food insecurity. The program aims to support local farmers, ensure food safety, and strengthen regional food systems. It prioritizes small to mid-sized farms and processors, and supports historically underserved producers.

Establishes a state program to buy, process, and distribute food grown by New York farmers to communities in need.

The New York state food security purchase and processing act creates a program to purchase food grown or raised by New York farmers, process it within the state, and distribute it to communities facing food insecurity. The program aims to support local farmers, ensure food safety, and strengthen regional food systems. It prioritizes small to mid-sized farms and processors, and supports historically underserved producers.