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Here’s How Western New York Moms Can Get Free Diapers From NYS
If you re the parent of an infant, you don t need to be reminded about the price of diapers.
However, for some Western New York mothers in need, the state has announced a program to get diapers for free.
Governor Cuomo announced the program, in which diapers will be available for free at food banks across the state.
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“COVID-19 has piled challenge after challenge onto hardworking New York families, including the ability to afford the products they need to care for their children,” Cuomo said.
Institute for Food Laws and Regulations
February 11, 2021
Food for thought: Scott Haskell argues that regulatory changes to food pricing, taxation, education, and business incentives, are needed to address food deserts, swamps, and mirages.
Food deserts vs. food swamps vs. food mirages and food insecurity are all important societal concepts that need addressing through community participation and changes in current food laws and regulations.
Civil society uses a number of terms to describe a population’s access to food. Food deserts are often described as specific geographic areas where residents’ access to affordable, healthier food options (e.g., low use of processed foods, low sugar groceries/drinks, fresh fruits and vegetables) are generally restricted or even nonexistent due to the absence of grocery stores/supermarkets/farmers markets within a convenient traveling distance to vulnerable communities.