Food Bank of the Southern Tier

Thanks to Jessica’s leadership and her partnership with the Horseheads American Legion and local businesses, more than 𝟑,𝟓𝟗𝟎 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 were recently made possible and will be doubled by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield during Hope for the Holidays match.

🚨The 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

We’re back from break and today we hit the ground running. 👏 This incredible group of 45 volunteers moved 21,000 pounds of fresh potatoes in one morning. It's safe to say they smashed it. 🥔 Join us this week as a volunteer: foodbankst.volunteerhub.com/vv2/

The Food Bank will be closed Dec. 22 - Dec. 26 for the holidays. We will re-open Monday, Dec. 29 for normal business hours. If you are looking for food or other resources, dial 2-1-1 at any time or visit FoodBankST.org #FindFood #SouthernTier #FoodBankST

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧? 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞. 💚 Help is nearby. Use our 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 to find free, local food resources when you need them most. Get help. Find food. 👉 foodbankst.org/foodfinder

✨ 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒘𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. Because of @Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, every gift made during Hope for the Holidays ensures local families have the food and support they need right now. 👉Give today:

As Hanukkah continues, we’re wishing light and hope. 🕎 During the Festival of Lights, we celebrate the warmth of family, community, and kindness. May this season inspire generosity and remind us of the strength we find in looking out for one another.

🚨The Mobile Food Pantry scheduled for Tuesday, December 2 at Campbell Community Bible Church is CANCELLED due to inclement weather. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, you can always find up-to-date resources here: foodbankst.org/find-food/ Stay safe and warm! 💙

🚨The Mobile Food Pantry scheduled for Tuesday, December 2 at the Binghamton Rumble Ponies Stadium is CANCELLED due to inclement weather. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, you can find resources here: 🔗 foodbankst.org/find-food/ Stay safe and warm! 💙

🛑 A government shutdown means families could lose access to food and critical support. Join us and @FeedingAmerica in calling on lawmakers to end the shutdown and protect SNAP benefits. 📣 Take action: bit.ly/3LSFuLj #EndHunger #SNAP

Thank you to Mandeville Farm for hosting our Good Food Acquisition team! 🌱 Last year they donated 28,540 lbs of fresh produce — squash, tomatoes & green beans — helping ensure families across the Southern Tier have access to healthy, local food. 💚

🚗🍎 New Mobile Food Pantry in Binghamton! 🍎🚗 We’re teaming up with the Rumble Ponies at Mirabito Stadium. 📅 Tues, Sept 2 | 🕙 10–11 AM 📍 211 Henry St, Binghamton 👉 Register starting Aug 28: Call 2-1-1 or foodbankst.org/cfd ✅ Bring boxes to carry food

We’re thrilled to share that Kathleen Pasetty, our Food Recovery Coordinator, received the 2025 Above and Beyond Award from @FeedingNYS! She’s grown the program 170%—helping recover 4.2M+ lbs of food in 2024! 🥕🍞🥫 #FoodRecovery #AboveAndBeyondAward

2.9M New Yorkers rely on SNAP to put food on the table. - 30% of participants are children - 31% are seniors or people with disabilities Cuts to SNAP would increase hunger and harm the youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers. Help us advocate ➡️ ow.ly/MgLF50Wg8CO

Hunger affects families right here in the Southern Tier, and now SNAP funding cuts threaten millions of meals for those who rely on this vital program. We are asking you to lend your voice to thank our senators and show support for SNAP. Take action ➡️ ow.ly/HPoH50WerW0

📝 NY orgs: Sign on to protect SNAP. 2.9M+ New Yorkers rely on it for food access. Proposed changes in the House bill could deeply impact our communities. 📢 Urge Congress to reconsider. 🔗 Sign here: ow.ly/TI7i50VU6Ex #SNAPMatters #NYUnited #FoodSecurity

SNAP supports local economies. Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates up to $1.80 in economic impact during downturns. In NY, SNAP brings $650 million into local economies each month. Proposed cuts to SNAP would increase hunger and hurt our economy. Congress must #ProtectSNAP.

Federal funding cuts to programs like TEFAP & WIC would devastate NY food banks already stretched thin. We urge @RepRileyNY @RepLangworthy @RepTenney: protect these lifelines. Our communities can’t afford to lose this support. #EndHunger #ProtectTEFAP 📰 ow.ly/gH0w50Vy9GC

Everyone deserves access to healthy food & care. 💥 Now is the time to act — Congress is making critical decisions. 🖊️ SIGN the petition & tell them: Protect & strengthen SNAP, TEFAP & Medicaid! 👉 ow.ly/yhE450Vxswg #FoodIsARight #SupportSNAP #EndHunger

No one should have to choose between rent & food. With grocery prices rising, SNAP is a lifeline for 3M+ New Yorkers. We’re calling on @GovKathyHochul & NY lawmakers to strengthen SNAP—starting with a $100 min. benefit. More via @FeedingNYS & @Instacart: ow.ly/nP3J50VtXQz