Food BANK: Financial Institution Fights HungerFood BANK: Financial Institution Fights HungerM&T Bank is allocating $58,000 in grants for the Greater Good Grocery Store in Binghamton and a dozen other organizations' hunger abatement programs. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Free Breakfast & Lunch for Vestal KidsFree Breakfast & Lunch for Vestal KidsThe Vestal Central School District is resuming the Summer Food Service program offering free meals to children age 18 and younger.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Binghamton’s Project Concern Helps With Clothes, Food And Household ItemsBinghamton’s Project Concern Helps With Clothes, Food And Household ItemsPeople are struggling because of inflation and rising prices. There is an organization in the Southern Tier that can help you with clothes, food and household items.Glenn PitcherGlenn Pitcher
Nourish NY Now PermanentNourish NY Now PermanentThe program that moves surplus crops from farms into New York State’s food banks is now permanent under state law. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Binghamton Governmental Plaza Offices Collect Food for CHOWBinghamton Governmental Plaza Offices Collect Food for CHOWLocal government offices in Binghamton are preparing to launch their annual challenge to help feed the hungry. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Governor Okays Using SNAP Benefits at RestaurantsGovernor Okays Using SNAP Benefits at RestaurantsPeople struggling with food insecurity in the Empire State may soon get hot meals from restaurants using public assistance benefits.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
CHOW Hunger Walk Goes Virtual AgainCHOW Hunger Walk Goes Virtual AgainFor a second year, the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse Hunger Walk to raise money to combat food insecurity will be a virtual event.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
SNAP Benefits MaintainedSNAP Benefits MaintainedFood assistance benefits are being maintained for New Yorkers in need for the rest of the month. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Easter Dinner DonationEaster Dinner DonationTioga Downs Casino Resort is donating $100,000 to help fight food insecurity in the region.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Greater Good Grocery OpensGreater Good Grocery OpensThe North Side of the City of Binghamton officially loses its “Food Desert” title with the official opening of a new grocery store.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte