Mamdani expands free produce programs for SNAP recipients
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The administration is expanding two produce programs for New Yorkers on SNAP. From January, Health Bucks will match up to $14 per dollar spent instead of $10.
Gothamist reported that Mayor Mamdani's administration is expanding two free produce programs for New Yorkers who receive SNAP benefits. Starting in January, the Health Bucks matching program will increase so that recipients can get up to $14 for every dollar they spend, instead of $10. The report is dated around Nov. 8, 2026, and the date of publication should be confirmed against the article.
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