Food Bank of the Southern Tier’s Post

Throughout this month we are celebrating the most recent Community Advocates Program graduates to share and highlight their perspectives on some of the many factors and issues that impact our communities! “We all must work together to create a transportation system where no one is left behind. Reliable transportation is a right, not a luxury.” states Jolena Davis, a recent graduate from the Community Advocates Program. Hunger is a challenge we can overcome, let’s end hunger together. Every action counts – donate, advocate, volunteer, and spread the word. For more info: https://lnkd.in/dEnG79k7 September is Hunger Action Month®, an annual nationwide campaign across the Feeding America network designed to spread awareness and engage the public in the movement to end hunger. The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is a member agency of Feeding America. #hungeractionmonth #feedingamerica #southerntier #communityadvocates #foodbankST #donate #advocate #volunteer #spreadtheword

Today is National Food Bank Day! What's a food bank? We are a warehouse that acts as a hub for our community procuring and rescuing food and products. We would like to say a special THANK YOU to our entire network of over 300 incredible food pantry, meal sites, school food centers, and partners that help distribute food throughout our community. Did you know? In 2023 our network distributed over 15 million pounds of food... and we are on pace to distribute even more this year. We are on a mission to work together to build and sustain hunger-free communities throughout the Southern Tier. To Get Involved, Give, and Stay Connected visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eTEPq9A The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is a member of Feeding America and a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester. #foodbankst #southerntier #workingtogether #feedingnewyork #feedingamerica #thankyou #endinghunger #HungerActionMonth #HungerAction #NationalFoodBankDay

"Stigma, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing!", shares Neil Oolie, a recent graduate from the Community Advocates Program. We are celebrating the most recent Community Advocates Program graduates to share and highlight their perspectives on some of the many factors and issues that impact our communities. Hunger is a challenge we can overcome, let’s end hunger together. Every action counts – donate, advocate, volunteer, and spread the word. For more info: https://lnkd.in/dEnG79k7 September is Hunger Action Month®, an annual nationwide campaign across the Feeding America network designed to spread awareness and engage the public in the movement to end hunger. The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is a member agency of Feeding America. #hungeractionmonth #feedingamerica #southerntier #communityadvocates #foodbankST #donate #advocate #volunteer #spreadtheword

We are celebrating the most recent Community Advocates Program graduates to share and highlight their perspectives on some of the many factors and issues that impact our communities. A recent Community Advocates Program, graduate April Swicegood shares "Maybe we can go to be the hope to the voiceless." Hunger is a challenge we can overcome, let’s end hunger together. Every action counts – donate, advocate, volunteer, and spread the word. For more info: https://lnkd.in/dEnG79k7 September is Hunger Action Month®, an annual nationwide campaign across the Feeding America network designed to spread awareness and engage the public in the movement to end hunger. The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is a member agency of Feeding America. #hungeractionmonth #feedingamerica #southerntier #communityadvocates #foodbankST #donate #advocate #volunteer #spreadtheword

Hunger is Everywhere and is a Challenge we can Overcome Together September is Hunger Action Month, stay tuned as we celebrate the recent group of hard-working graduates from the Community Advocates Program. Check out our recent blog post: https://lnkd.in/dEnG79k7 #hungeractionmonth #september #spreadtheword #workingtogether #endinghunger #southerntier #community #advocates #feedingamerica #feedingnewyork

We are closed today, September 2 for Labor Day! If you are in need of food assistance, please call 2-1-1 or visit our website: FoodBankST.org #foodbankst #southerntier #findfood

September is Hunger Action Month®, and the Foodbank of the Southern Tier is proud to be part of this nationwide Feeding America campaign, supporting the movement to end hunger – especially through the work of our community advocates. Community advocates use their lived experience and leadership skills to advocate for real change, engaging with the public and local leaders on the issues that matter most to those affected by systemic inequalities. During Hunger Action Month®, we’ll be introducing our latest group of advocates and hearing from them about how we can work toward ending hunger in our communities. Stay tuned! #hungeractionmonth #feedingamerica #feedingnewyork #southerntier #community #advocates #foodbankST #workingtogether #endinghunger

Golf tournament opportunity coming up at Soaring Eagles Golf Course on Sunday, September 8! Proceeds to benefit the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. THANK YOU to all that are organizing this event and participating in it! #golf #elmira #southerntier #tournament #charity

Thank you Williams Auto Group & Dandy for your incredible support and the amazing competition from yesterday’s repacking challenge! And a special congrats to Dalton Williams & team for getting the WIN! #workingtogether #endinghunger #southerntier #dandy #TEAMWilliams #community #foodbankst

Our network of over 300 agency and community partners, Mobile Food Pantries, and school-based programs throughout the six-county service area helps us serve over 13 million meals per year to neighbors experiencing hunger. This month our Senior Leadership Team (pictured here) stopped by some of our incredible community partners including Corning Community Food Pantry, Painted Post Food Pantry, Pantry of Angels, and the new pantry at Casa Trinity! #southerntier #workingtogether #endinghunger #makingadifference #foodbankST