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Thank You for Leading Good Food New York Bill (S. 6955/A. 7264)

Dear Legislator,
As your constituent and a resident of New York, I want to thank you for leading the Good Food New York Bill (S. 6955/A. 7264) to create a more humane food system in our state. Animal welfare is a priority for me, and I am eager to give our public institutions the flexibility they need to procure food in a way that aligns with the values of New Yorkers and improves the lives of animals. I look forward to seeing this bill continue to make progress this session and deeply appreciate your leadership on this legislation and critical issue.

Please Advance Good Food New York Bill (S. 6955/A. 7264)

Dear Legislator,
As your constituent and a resident of New York, I write in strong support of Senate Bill 6955/Assembly Bill 7264 to create a more humane food system in New York. Under current law, our public institutions are limited to sourcing foods from the “lowest responsible bidder.” This law greatly limits the ability of our institutions to source food that aligns with New York’s values: supporting animal welfare, environmental sustainability, racial equity, fair labor practices, local economies and nutrition. If passed, S. 6955/A. 7264 would enable New York institutions to spend up to 10% more to source food from vendors that meet values-based criteria. Consumers continue to demand better treatment for farm animals, and this bill gives public institutions the opportunity to lead the way in sourcing food that matches consumers’ values. In advancing this groundbreaking initiative, New York State could significantly shift the food system toward more humane practices and improve the lives of millions of farm animals. I respectfully ask for you to cosponsor and pass this groundbreaking legislation in 2023 to create a more humane food system in New York. Thank you for your time and consideration of my position.