WASHINGTON — USDA is coordinating with states and partner organizations to provide disaster nutrition assistance to individuals in 13 states affected by Hurricane Sandy.
In the State of New York, USDA is working with the state, the Food Bank of New York City and partner agencies to distribute approximately 1.1 million pounds of USDA foods. Food will be distributed through nearly 1,000 designated emergency feeding outlets to affected households in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester and Rockland counties.
In New Jersey, USDA worked with the State of New Jersey and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. . .

