N.Y. Social Services Law Section 465-C
Grants to community organizations

The commissioner shall make grants within the amount appropriated therefor to community-based organizations or consortia of community-based organizations in high risk areas for outreach activities. Such outreach activities shall include but not be limited to:

1.

identification of barriers to participation in food assistance programs including the unavailability of such programs;

2.

information as to program availability, individual or household eligibility, and application procedure;

3.

identification of at risk populations and individuals within the at risk populations who are not participating;

4.

assistance with eligibility requirements including verification and enrollment;

5.

dissemination of information to and conducting training sessions for local groups; and

6.

nutrition education to at risk populations.

Source: Section 465-C — Grants to community organizations, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/SOS/465-C (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 17, 2026).

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