New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter C - Social Services
Article 4 - Residential Programs for Victimes of Domestic Violence
Part 453 - Standards For Domestic Violence Shelters and Mixed Occupancy Shelter
Section 453.4 - Nutrition

(a) Provisions to prepare three well balanced and nutritious meals must be available to residents when the facility is occupied.

(b) Contracted food services are allowable.

(c) When planning for meals, consideration must be made for the residents' varied dietary needs, including but not limited to any medically prescribed nutritional needs, allergies, culture and religious practices. Nothing herein requires the maintenance of separate kitchen facilities or supplies to comply with cultural or religious practices.