Helping Agencies Help the Hungry
by Susan Lintner, Director of Program & Agency Services As the economic climate continues to be bleak, demand for our services and the services of our agencies continues to grow. …
Save the Date!
Save the Date! Our 29th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on June 7, 2012 at Western Turnpike Golf Course in Guilderland. The day includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail hour,…
Download the App, Log Your Volunteer Hours and Enter to Win Rewards Through July 7th
Reward Volunteers is a free, easy way to track the time you spend volunteering at the Regional Food Bank and elsewhere in our community — and to earn rewards for…
Food Bank to Benefit from Mike Breslin’s Retirement Celebration
Mike Breslin has served with distinction over the course of his career, most recently as Albany County Executive for 17 years. During his administration, Mike refocused services to effectively and…
Troy Turkey Trot’s Funds to Benefit the Regional Food Bank
Registration is now open for the 64th Annual Troy Turkey Trot, and the Regional Food Bank has been designated to receive the proceeds this year! To register, stop by and…
Yom Kippur Hunger Appeal
The Food Bank partners with the Jewish community to fight hunger through the Yom Kippur Hunger Appeal. During this appeal, members of the Jewish community generously donate the cost of…
Neighbors in Need
We have many neighbors in need after Hurricane Irene. We are currently working with NY SEMO and the National Guard to ensure those stranded by the hurricane get the food they…
A Taste of Rensselaer County Canceled Due to Tropical Storm Irene
Given the recent weather and the large impact Tropical Storm Irene has had on the region including farms in Rensselaer County, Rensselaer County Farm Bureau and the Regional Food Bank…
Hunger in America growing at staggering pace
(CNN) – It’s hard to believe, but one in seven Americans – 15% of the country – now need government-provided food stamps simply to survive. The new numbers just came…
From Farm to Food Bank: A Visit to Black Horse Farms
Every year, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York receives donated produce from over 60 local farmers. These successful farm/Food Bank relationships helped the organization distribute over 1.2 million…