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Rapid response: Shifting operations to meet unprecedented need
It all happened so quickly. As the COVID-19 virus turned into a global pandemic and hit close to home, the Food Bank had to act fast, restructuring all operations to keep staff, volunteers, and clients safe while responding to a growing need for food. New York State...
It takes a village
Hunger relief happens when people come together in support of a shared mission. When schools and businesses began to close, officials at Cornell University contacted the Food Bank and partnered with the Greater Ithaca Activities Center to distribute food for up to 400...
COVID-19 creates new wave of food insecurity
In April, Kimberly Andreine, of Southport, did something she never thought she would have to do. She needed help with food. So, she went to a Community Food Distribution at the Chemung County Fairgrounds. “This was the very first time I have ever used Food Bank...
Stepping forward to pay it back
Mark and Lisa Haley, of Corning, know food insecurity. “My mom was a single parent with two kids to feed. It was tough. I grew up familiar with programs like WIC and reduced-price school lunch,” Lisa says. Mark’s parents were disabled, and the family relied on...
Message from the President
From Natasha R. Thompson,President & CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier As we go to print in late May, our reality will change once this newsletter reaches you in June. The COVID-19 crisis has brought unprecedented need, and we are bracing ourselves for a...
Statement from the President & CEO
From Natasha R. Thompson,President & CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier Dear Friends, The Food Bank of the Southern Tier has been a trusted leader on hunger and food insecurity issues in our community for nearly 40 years. We are committed to creating a...
A message from the President & CEO
Dear Friends, It’s amazing how much the world can change in a week, with COVID-19 now impacting every aspect of our lives. We are doing our best here at the Food Bank to balance the needs of the community with the health of our staff,...
COVID-19 UPDATES
6/15/20 The Food Bank will hold drive-through Community Food Distributions in July. Registration is required to attend any of these events. Registration opens two days prior to the event. You can register online or by calling 1-833-432-3663 between 8am and 4pm on the...
Census data and food insecurity
As the 2020 Census officially rolls out this week, anti-hunger advocates are encouraging everyone in their communities to complete the survey, including and especially populations at risk for food insecurity. The census is the basis for many social safety...
COVID-19 and food insecurity
The Coronavirus outbreak is proving what we already know: that the health of our communities is only as strong as that of our most vulnerable community members. During times of uncertainty, it is even more important that we work together to take care of...