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Southern Tier Unites, Raising Funds for over 6 million Meals
Thank you to all the hard-working staff and cashiers, along with the incredibly generous customers for making the 2024 Check Out Hunger campaign successful, totaling over 600,000 meals! For 31 years, the Southern Tier has been coming together at the grocery store for...
You Support Veterans with the Opening of A New Veteran-Focused Food Pantry
"Thank you for all that you do and for being so concerned about veterans.” - Veteran Food Pantry Recipient. Since the opening of the veterans-focused food pantry at the Bath VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System in February 2024, the site has been serving about 250...
Corning Leader of the Pack: Making a Lasting Impact
On March 6, 2025, 100 employees from Corning Incorporated came together for the Corning Leader of the Pack event, demonstrating their commitment to ending hunger in the Southern Tier. Through teamwork, enthusiasm, and a shared mission, participants packed over 4,800...
You’re Helping to Fuel Students’ Minds & Bodies
What do you often think of when you think about the hub or meeting place in a school? The gymnasium, cafeteria, or maybe the playground? For Watkins Glen High School, it has become the School Food Center, referred to by students and staff as The Market. The School...
Jodie Vanwert: A Community Advocate in Action
“Because it takes a village,” Jodie Vanwert, Food Community Advocate, said effortlessly when asked why she is passionate about supporting those in our community experiencing food insecurity. After just a short conversation with Jodie, it was easy to see that she is...
You Create Welcoming and Nourishing Spaces for All
You help ensure pantries and School Food Centers are a welcoming space for everyone. We believe this is vital especially for those experiencing hunger in our community. Since 2016 the Food Bank of the Southern Tier has been implementing the Just Say Yes (JSY) Healthy...
Honoring Dedicated Helpers with ‘Volunteer of the Week’ Feature
Each year thousands of volunteers generously donate their time and energy to support our six-county service area - a vital part of our mission to build and sustain hunger-free communities! With millions of pounds of food moving through our warehouse annually,...
You Are Making a Difference for Families
Throughout life, you never know what unexpected circumstances may leave you needing help and resources. As a new mom, Candy shares, “There has been a lot going on in my life in the past three years, and I had no idea what I was going to do. My first son was born early...
Celebrating Volunteers and Partners
We are incredibly thankful for all the volunteers! Our network of volunteers works tirelessly supporting the 332 partner agencies and programs throughout our six-county service area. On Friday, October 3 the Food Bank of the Southern Tier hosted 180 volunteers and...
Working Together to End Hunger in the Southern Tier
There was a buzz in the air at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier warehouse on September 26. Over 100 employees from local companies gathered to participate in the 2024 Leader of the Pack Corporate Challenge. Also, a special thank you to this year's sponsor, Wegmans....