Tracey Hayes isn’t much of a hugger. But she can count on plenty of them every Friday. “I bet I have 10 people hug me every time,” she said. At Thomas A. Edison High School, Friday isn’t just about getting to the weekend. It’s the day that students and their families visit the School Food [...]
At the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, that kind of strength lives in Theresa Krause. Theresa has been named a Women of Distinction honoree by Fidelis Care, a recognition that reflects what so many in our region already know: her leadership, compassion, and relentless commitment are changing lives. But awards rarely capture the full [...]
Doc hesitates for a moment before opening the door to the Wellness Warehouse in Odessa. He adjusts his well-worn Vietnam Veteran hat, steps inside, and greets the staff with a firm handshake and an easy smile. He’s spent a lifetime serving others. Now, like many veterans, he’s navigating a season where he needs support of [...]
Lester navigated the busy streets as a cab driver for 24 years before retiring to a rural area of the Southern Tier, between the towns of Bath and Cameron. He enjoys gardening and growing vegetables like cucumbers, corn, and tomatoes in his raised garden beds. But, as a senior living on his own, things aren’t [...]
You help ensure pantries and School Food Centers are a welcoming space for everyone. We believe this is vital especially for those experiencing hunger in our community. Since 2016 the Food Bank of the Southern Tier has been implementing the Just Say Yes (JSY) Healthy Pantry Initiative, a program supported by the New York State [...]
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