Hunger Alleviation
Volunteer Generation
The Commission received its first Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant from the Corporation on National and Community Service in 2010. The current program provides grants to Empire State nonprofits engaging volunteers to alleviate hunger. The grantees are “flagship” organizations that partner with other nonprofits in their communities and recruit, train, place and/or manage volunteers.
Hunger Alleviation Programs
New York State Volunteer Generation Fund Flagship Organizations
Agriculture and Markets
New York State Council on Hunger and Food Policy
The current VGF program is aligned with the New York State Council on Hunger and Food Policy, which aims to improve access to healthy food for all New Yorkers.