$3M Earmark Press Conference. $3.5M Cut. Zero Statements.
Why this matters in NY-23
FeedMore WNY is the regional food bank serving Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties — counties that are either within or adjacent to NY-23. In 2024, FeedMore served 165,722 individuals, including 53,400 children and 41,200 seniors.
This fact-check documents a specific pattern in Rep. Langworthy’s behavior: announcing federal funding he is associated with, then declining to defend that same funding when it is eliminated.
The Pattern
Act 1: March 2024 — Taking Credit
Langworthy secured a $3 million federal earmark for FeedMore WNY in the FY2024 appropriations bill. He held a press conference with FeedMore WNY staff, issued a press release, and publicly highlighted his role in securing the funding.
Post-Journal (March 2024):
“Langworthy Secures $3 Million For FeedMore WNY”
The earmark supported FeedMore WNY’s food distribution infrastructure serving Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties.
Act 2: April 2025 — Going Silent
In April 2025, the Trump administration canceled $3.5 million in federal food deliveries to FeedMore WNY — eliminating more than the earmark Langworthy had claimed credit for one year earlier.
The cancellation affected the USDA’s The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) distributions.
Impact per FeedMore WNY’s own reporting:
| Population | Individuals affected |
|---|---|
| Total WNY residents served | 165,722 |
| Children | 53,400 |
| Seniors | 41,200 |
WIVB (Buffalo, April 2025): “FeedMore WNY to lose $3.5M worth of food after federal funding canceled”
Observer Today (April 2025): “Cancelation Of Federal Funds Impacts FeedMore WNY”
Langworthy’s public statements defending FeedMore WNY from this funding elimination: None identified.
No press releases, no floor statements, no constituent letters, no social media posts advocating for restoration of the canceled food deliveries were found in Langworthy’s public record following the April 2025 cuts.
Side by Side
| March 2024 | April 2025 |
|---|---|
| $3M earmark secured | $3.5M in food deliveries canceled |
| Press conference held | No public statement |
| Press release issued | No press release |
| Posed with FeedMore WNY staff | No documented contact with FeedMore WNY |
| “Proud to deliver for WNY families” | Silence |
Additional Context: The SNAP Vote
In July 2025, Langworthy voted YES on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1), which includes the largest cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in U.S. history — $186.7 billion over 10 years per Congressional Budget Office scoring.
The CBO estimates 3 million Americans will lose SNAP benefits under the bill’s expanded work requirements. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates 19,000 NY-23 residents will lose benefits.
When asked about SNAP cuts, Langworthy told constituents “not a single dollar is cut from benefits” — a statement directly contradicted by the CBO score and the bill’s own $186.7 billion in projected savings.
See related fact-check: SNAP Cuts and the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Questions This Raised
- Did Langworthy contact the Trump administration to oppose the FeedMore WNY funding cancellation?
- Did Langworthy advocate for restoration of the $3.5M in food deliveries in any private or public forum?
- How does Langworthy reconcile voting to cut SNAP by $186.7 billion while claiming credit for a $3M food bank earmark?
Sources
- Post-Journal (March 2024): Langworthy Secures $3 Million For FeedMore WNY
- WIVB (April 2025): FeedMore WNY to lose $3.5M worth of food after federal funding canceled
- Observer Today (April 2025): Cancelation Of Federal Funds Impacts FeedMore WNY
- FeedMore WNY 2024 Annual Report
- CBO score, H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill), July 2025
- CBPP: SNAP impact estimates by congressional district
Note: This entry documents publicly available press releases, news coverage, and congressional voting records. Absence of public statements is documented, not inferred — no press releases, floor statements, or social media posts on this topic were identified in Langworthy’s public record.
Last updated: April 30, 2026