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Pre-inflation, the number of food insecure in Broome County was around 29,000. Factor in those impacted by inflation and the numbers are much higher.

8,600 rapid home COVID tests are still being distributed locally over the next few days by Broome County Office of Emergency Services to targeted populations.

When you give to a food bank, pantry, or warehouse, the impact on the receiver lasts a lifetime. I know this because I have been on the receiving end.

M&T Bank is announcing grants to a dozen Southern Tier nonprofit organizations that work to fight food insecurity in the region.

To see and meet so many people in our community as they stopped with a donation, some who may be struggling a bit themselves, was something I will never forget.

Wow, it's that time of the year again. Time for our annual Food-A-Bago food drive.

Feeding America is the largest domestic hunger-relief organization and now, the non-profit is getting a major financial boost from a Southern Tier business.

New York Governor announces $3.4 million dollars in grants for projects across the state to prevent hunger and reduce the disposal of food waste.

Some things are in higher demand at food banks, but because they're not essentials, the staff generally doesn’t request them. These are those things.

Officials with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier say the affects of the federal government shutdown that began December 22nd are still being felt locally.