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Every day across the Southern Tier, local partners help connect neighbors with nutritious food. They know their communities, build relationships and bring care and commitment to the work of improving food access. On September 29, the Food Bank of the Southern Tier recognized that dedication at its annual Partner Celebration at Tioga Downs Conference Center. [...]

Coming May 2026 | Chemung County & Rochester, NY St. Mary Our Mother Church (816 West Broad Street, Horseheads, NY 14845): May 4, 2026 St. Marianne Cope Parish (2061 E Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623): May 7, 2026 People of Hope: A National Storytelling Experience Coming Soon Celebrating the power of compassion, service, and faith, People of Hope is [...]

As the federal government shutdown continues, thousands of families across the Southern Tier are facing uncertainty about how they’ll access food in the coming weeks. Nearly 5,000 federal employees are currently without paychecks, and more than 67,000 individuals will lose access to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits beginning November 1. While the Food Bank [...]

The recent passage of the federal budget reconciliation bill marks a significant shift in national priorities related to nutrition assistance and healthcare. While the full implications of the legislation are still being assessed, we recognize that changes to programs such as SNAP and Medicaid will have a substantial impact on the individuals and families we [...]

Each year thousands of volunteers generously donate their time and energy to support our six-county service area - a vital part of our mission to build and sustain hunger-free communities! With millions of pounds of food moving through our warehouse annually, volunteers play an essential role in ensuring food reaches neighbors in need. In fact, [...]

Throughout life, you never know what unexpected circumstances may leave you needing help and resources. As a new mom, Candy shares, “There has been a lot going on in my life in the past three years, and I had no idea what I was going to do. My first son was born early and unexpectedly [...]

We are incredibly thankful for all the volunteers! Our network of volunteers works tirelessly supporting the 332 partner agencies and programs throughout our six-county service area. On Friday, October 3 the Food Bank of the Southern Tier hosted 180 volunteers and staff. The event was an annual celebration luncheon and awards at Tioga Downs Casino [...]

There was a buzz in the air at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier warehouse on September 26. Over 100 employees from local companies gathered to participate in the 2024 Leader of the Pack Corporate Challenge. Also, a special thank you to this year's sponsor, Wegmans. Challenges like this are more important than ever [...]

Hunger is Everywhere and is a Challenge we can Overcome Together While people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families, there are more people today experiencing hunger than ever before. According to the latest data from Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap study, the extra amount of money that people said [...]

Hunger Doesn't Take a Break in the Summer - Record Levels of Children Experiencing Hunger  By: Sarah DeFrank, Director of Policy, Programs, & Partnerships  Hunger is not something that comes to mind when we think about summertime. Generally we have thoughts of camping, cookouts, swimming, ice cream, berry picking—but not hunger. That is unless you [...]