N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 465-c

§ 465-c. Grants to community organizations. The commissioner shall\nmake grants within the amount appropriated therefor to community-based\norganizations or consortia of community-based organizations in high risk\nareas for outreach activities. Such outreach activities shall include\nbut not be limited to:\n 1. identification of barriers to participation in food assistance\nprograms including the unavailability of such programs;\n 2. information as to program availability, individual or household\neligibility, and application procedure;\n 3. identification of at risk populations and individuals within the at\nrisk populations who are not participating;\n 4. assistance with eligibility requirements including verification and\nenrollment;\n 5. dissemination of information to and conducting training sessions\nfor local groups; and\n 6. nutrition education to at risk populations.\n