Who was Nellie Monroe? Widowed at a young age with two small children to raise, Nellie Monroe managed to acquire a 12 ½ acre farm in Big Flats during the middle of the Great Depression. She worked the land with the help of a hired hand, a horse, and, as they grew...
Foodborne illness peaks in the summer. It happens because bacteria present throughout the environment and in the bodies of people and animals grow faster in warm summer months and outdoor activities increase. More people are cooking outside, without the safety...
There are multiple locations in the Broome County area that are participating in the Summer Food Program. They are broken down into Binghamton and Broome County
In recent years, the topic of protein has become a subject of intense debate and discussion, particularly regarding its sources. The two main contenders in this nutritional showdown are plant-based protein and animal-based protein.
Thank you to WETM for coming in today and volunteering to help feed our neighbors in need. With over 2 tons of corn packaged, you help provide for over 1,000 families in the Southern Tier. For information about how you can volunteer at the Food Bank of the Southern...
On Thursday, June 15th, the Food Bank of the Southern Tier held a picnic for some of our great volunteers. Here are some of the pictures from that event. ...
When determining how best to help someone in need, the best approach is to simply ask them.
That philosophy has helped Jessamine Stone go from a dissatisfied food pantry client to a very satisfied coordinator of the same pantry, with a happy client group to match.
This Hawaiian Chicken recipe can be prepped and used for an easy dinner later in the week.
Our JSY nutrition educator Sam loves beets! Try out her crispy beetroot recipe.
Catfish are coming soon to the Food Bank menu. Try this classic Southern pecan-crusted catfish recipe!