Blog
Our Response to The Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, thousands of families across the Southern Tier are facing uncertainty about how they’ll access food in the coming weeks. Nearly 5,000 federal employees are currently without paychecks, and more than 67,000 individuals will...
You Grow Hope for Enfield Elementary Students
Enfield Elementary’s School Food Center delivers fresh, nutritious food to children and families who need it most. Your kindness and commitment not only ensures no child in Enfield goes hungry, but it led to a new partnership between the center and Earlybird Nursery...
Turning Competition into Compassion: Leader of the Pack 2025 💛
A huge thank you to all the incredible businesses who joined us for this year’s Leader of the Pack competition — proudly sponsored by Wegmans! This high-energy event brought together teams from across the region, all stepping up to help fight childhood hunger in the...
Celebrating Our Partners at the 2025 Harvest Celebration
On Thursday, October 2, the Food Bank of the Southern Tier hosted our annual Harvest Celebration, a special evening dedicated to honoring our more than 300 partner agencies for the life-changing work they do every day to nourish and strengthen our communities. Each...
Community Advocates Program Strengthens Voices and Grows Stronger
You help people with firsthand experience of food insecurity find their voices and lead change in their communities through the Food Bank’s Community Advocates Program, called CAP. Since its start in 2016, the program has grown to empower Southern Tier residents to...
Because of You, Christina Keeps Going — And Giving Back
Christina grew up knowing how to stretch a dollar, and how it felt to go without. Christina brushed her teeth with bottled water her senior year of high school because her family didn’t have running water. Her mom made spaghetti stretch with just a few pieces of...
Celebrating Our Volunteers: A Community Within a Community
On Tuesday, August 12, the Food Bank of the Southern Tier hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. The room was filled with laughter, stories, and the familiar faces of those who give so much of their time and energy to make a difference in our community. Over...
Strength in Service: Empowering Communities
Meet Nordia, a Community Service Director for her church. When the Covid-19 pandemic started, her church became one of the key points of distribution for delivery of Community Food Boxes. After a year of deliveries, she was encouraged by the church community to open a...
Our Statement on the Passing of H.R. 1 (Bill)
The recent passage of the federal budget reconciliation bill marks a significant shift in national priorities related to nutrition assistance and healthcare. While the full implications of the legislation are still being assessed, we recognize that changes to programs...
Advocating Essential Support for Southern Tier Families: The Future of SNAP and Medicaid
This week, we welcomed Congressman Josh Riley to the Ithaca High School Community Market, one of our partner School Food Centers, and the Ithaca City School District Nutrition Services facility. This was an opportunity to see the important work of normalizing food...