Power Proceeds Funds to Support FeedMore’s Nearly $95 Million Expansion
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees has approved more than $6 million in funding awards to two firms in Erie County. FeedMoreWNY will receive a $5 million award to support its nearly $95 million expansion project that will create 25 jobs in Hamburg and Graycliff Conservancy was awarded $1 million to support its preservation efforts of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff estate in Derby.
“Our green energy initiatives are delivering clean power across New York State, and we’re investing the earnings from those initiatives into communities that need them,” Governor Hochul said. “Just as we have a responsibility to secure the future of our planet, we have a responsibility to provide relief for New Yorkers who are struggling.”
FeedMore WNY is a nonprofit regional food bank and meal-delivery provider that supports nearly 300 pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and other hunger-relief agencies throughout Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. The firm plans to construct a 197,600 square-foot facility in Hamburg to expand its operation and advance its mission of providing meals to hungry Western New York residents. FeedMore’s expansion will lead to the creation of 25 jobs.
Empire State Development is also administering $24 million from the State’s Special Capital Appropriation fund for FeedMore’s expansion.
New York Power Authority Chairman John R. Koelmel said, “FeedMore’s mission to end hunger in Western New York is a shining example of community dedication—an ideal that NYPA is proud to support. The funding awarded to FeedMore at today’s board meeting will support the construction of a new facility, making it easier for the firm to manage food production and delivery.”
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight said, “With ESD and NYPA support, we are proud to see these two projects moving forward. FeedMore WNY’s planned regional headquarters will expand its food programs and ensure no Western New Yorker goes hungry, while the Graycliff Conservancy project will double the size of its visitor center to accommodate more visitors throughout the year. These strategic investments will help neighbors in need and expand tourism opportunities, ensuring Western New York continues to be a place people and businesses build their futures.”