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Hunger is Everywhere
Hunger is Everywhere and is a Challenge we can Overcome Together While people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families, there are more people today experiencing hunger than ever before. According to the latest data from Feeding America’s annual...
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break in the Summer
Hunger Doesn't Take a Break in the Summer - Record Levels of Children Experiencing Hunger By: Sarah DeFrank, Director of Policy, Programs, & Partnerships Hunger is not something that comes to mind when we think about summertime. Generally we have thoughts of...
Kids’ Farmers Markets
What is a Kids’ Farmers Market? The Kids’ Farmers Market are a no-cost market with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for children! The overall goals of the Kids’ Farmers Market are to: • Increase children’s exposure to fresh fruits and vegetables and create an...
Advocates Speak Their Truth, with Your Help
You helped provide a golden opportunity for 11 new graduates from the Food Bank’s Community Advocates Training Program to put their skills to the test over the summer. First, five members made live presentations during a graduation ceremony and spoke of the hardships,...
Your Support Helps Communities Adjust to Change
With your help, the popular School Food Centers being used in 18 communities across our six-county region have grown from the roots of the BackPack Program, which provides food to students to take home over the weekend. These centers have taken the best parts of the...
Getting to Know Mark Bordeau
Mark Bordeau recently joined the Food Bank as President and CEO, bringing more than two decades of experience in the hunger relief and nonprofit sectors, as well as nine years as a Food Bank board member. Mark shares his thoughts on the new position, how his...
Thanksgiving Food Safety and Recipes
Let’s Talk About Turkeys.... The Food Bank has put together Thanksgiving Food Safety and Recipes Packet to help ensure your family has a food-safe Thanksgiving! Check it out!
It’s Time for Check Out Hunger 2023!
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is excited to announce the launch of its annual Check-Out Hunger event, in partnership with Wegmans, now through November 29th.
Spooky and Sweet: Halloween Banana Popsicles
As the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisper, it can mean only one thing - Halloween is right around the corner. It's the season of costumes, pumpkins, and, of course, sweet treats. But you don't have to sacrifice your healthy eating habits for the sake of...
Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs: A Hauntingly Delicious Halloween Treat
Halloween is just around the corner, and it's time to conjure up some spine-tingling delights for your spooky soirée. If you're looking for a devilishly good appetizer that will send shivers down your guests' spines, then look no further than Spooky Spider Deviled...