Volunteer shifts are a common thing around the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. In fact, volunteers make it possible to pursue the mission of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, which is " Working together to build and sustain hunger-free communities throughout the...
Warmer Weather Brings Renewed Hope Amid Lingering Food Insecurities in New York's Southern Tier As the Southern Tier of New York welcomes the long-awaited warmth of summer, there is both anticipation and concern surrounding the persistent issue of food insecurity in...
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...
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.
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. ...
The recent passing of our lead Mobile Food Pantry Driver Mark Lisi was a tremendous loss to everyone at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and to so many volunteers and program recipients who knew him as the “face” of the Food Bank. He was truly an ambassador for the...
For two Food Bank volunteers, love wins even in a pandemic. ♥ In 2020, as the world reeled from COVID-19, the last thing on Joan Evingham’s mind was romance. She was busier than ever running the Campbell Mobile Food Pantry, and volunteering at the Rathbone site to...
It’s very important to Julie Monahan that her children understand the value of a dollar and the value of giving. The Horseheads mother of two is the business development and sales manager at First Heritage Federal Credit Union and a volunteer member of a Food Bank...
Every fall, bright red apples come farm fresh to the Food Bank in giant totes from our local farm partners, like Stoney Ridge Orchard and Winery in Erin. Clients take away huge bags of the crisp fruit from our Mobile Food Pantries and agency partners, excited about...
Food is at the center of many holiday celebrations. The planning, the shopping, the prep; kitchens filled with heady scents of roasting turkey, spiced pies, and baking bread. Coming together with families and friends over a table filled with traditional favorites and...