N.Y. Social Services Law § 465-b: Responsibilities of the commissioner

§ 465-b. Responsibilities of the commissioner. The commissioner shall

directly or through contract administer a program of nutrition outreach

that shall include but not be limited to:

1. statewide coordination;

2. provision of information as to the availability of, eligibility

criteria for, and application procedure for food assistance programs;

3. coordination of efforts among state agencies including, but not

limited to, the department of health, the office for the aging, and the

education department and community agencies involved in food assistance

programs;

4. compilation of statistical data from state and local agencies and

dissemination to community organizations; and

5. nutrition education.