food pantry

While all donations are appreciated, certain things can truly make a difference and provide essential nutrition for individuals facing food insecurity.

New York State Police are trying to find whoever stole thousands of dollars worth of grocery gift cards intended for the hungry in Otsego County.

Pumpkins In The Park, is coming up this Saturday, October 18th from 11am to 4pm in the upper level of Wilber Park in Oneonta to benefit the St. Mary’s Food Pantry.

This Saturday's "Pumpkins in the Park" is a local fundraiser for the St. Mary's Food Bank.  The proceeds will help defray the pantry's expenses.  There has been a twelve percent increase in the St. Mary's food pantry usage and the pantry's grant was decreased by nearly six thousand dollars.  Let's show our support and help a good cause.

The Souper Bowl of Caring is a great way to raise awareness and tackle hunger.  The Hunger Coalition of Otsego County (HCOC) is helping to promote the Souper Bowl of Caring to help our local food pantries and soup kitchens.  There has been an increase demand on the food assistance programs in Otsego County due to economic circumstances...

October 16, 2012 is World Food Day and it will be recognized by our twenty-one food pantries in Otsego County.  Six neighborhood workshops organized by the Hunger Coalition of Otsego County will be offered from October 7 to October 21, 2012 and will be beneficial anyone who attends...

During the summer months families find that their food budgets are especially strapped.  Children that take advantage of school breakfast and lunch programs are home and families need more groceries.  Local food pantries are feeling the strain.