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...
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...
On Tuesday, United States Representative Nick Langworthy paid a visit to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. Langworthy was greeted by the Food Bank’s Senior Leadership team, including new President & CEO, Mark Bordeau.
Sugars are an essential source of energy for the human body. However, in recent years, the excessive consumption of added sugars has become a major health concern, contributing to rising obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.
When it comes to healthy and flavorful food choices, a blueberry thyme fruit salad deserves special mention. This delightful combination of antioxidant-rich blueberries and aromatic thyme offers a myriad of reasons to incorporate it into your diet. Whether you're...