Sayre Paradiso is the Health and Wellness Services Office Manager for Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden, as well as the Manager for the on-campusPanther Pantry and TC Community Closet.Sayre is also chair of the Tompkins County Food Distribution Network and...
Getting kids to eat their vegetables can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but with a little creativity and a delicious recipe, you can make the process a whole lot easier. One excellent way to boost the nutritional value of a classic favorite like mashed potatoes...
In a celebration of community support and resilience, the Corning Community Food Pantry marks a significant milestone this year by commemorating 50 years of dedicated service to the food-insecure population of Corning and its neighboring communities. The Food Bank of...
Food Bank volunteers logged nearly 13,000 hours in 2022 – the equivalent of seven full-time staff. We couldn’t do what we do without them, and we’d like to recognize their efforts. Paul and Denise have been volunteering for 4 ½ years. It gives them a chance to give...
September is Hunger Action Month Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. Yet, tens of millions of people in the United States―including 1 in 8 individuals and 1 in 6 children in the Southern Tier―face hunger. Joining The Food Bank of the Southern Tier in the...
Don’t we all love the Disney movie of the rat living out his dream to be a chef? Ratatouille is a dish that utilizes all those extra veggies from your garden this year. Not only is it delicious it’s also beautiful to look at.
After years of struggling to find her voice, Linda Holly is ready to use it to help others. The Food Bank’s Community Advocates Training program is giving her that opportunity. “I’m excited to be an advocate for those who don’t know and those who need,” she says. “I...
In today’s fast-paced world, finding the right balance between health and budget-consciousness can be challenging. With the ever-expanding array of products lining the grocery store shelves, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure about making the best choices for your health and wallet.
The best partnerships succeed because all sides move forward with the larger goals in sight.
For a group of area medical students, it’s the passing of the torch from one group of leaders to another.
In an ever-evolving quest to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the search for alternatives to sugar has gained considerable momentum. For years, sugar substitutes have been lauded as a solution for those seeking to reduce caloric intake and manage conditions like diabetes...