National Alliance to End Homelessness Responds to the Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness
Release of the federal plan follows the 2009 Annual Homeless Assessment Report; precedes anniversary of the Alliance-launched Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern Breaks Tradition for St. Mary’s Food Bank; Calls on Trucking Industry for Summer Food Drive
Harsh economic conditions motivate local trucking and logistics consultant to double regular, holiday food drive efforts by asking trucking community to help replenish St. Mary’s diminishing food supply.
National Alliance to End Homelessness
Releases Report on Elderly Homelessness
Report projects that homelessness among elderly people will increase
33 percent by 2020; more than double by 2050
Food Bank for Westchester Raises $85,000 to Help Feed County’s Hungry -- Sold Out Crowd Enjoyed Gourmet Wine Tasting Dinner
The Food Bank for Westchester recently hosted its 14th Annual Take Heart Against Hunger, its Valentine’s Day Gourmet Wine Tasting Dinner, at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, Tarrytown. The event was chaired by Rick Rakow, president and CEO, Rakow Commercial Realty.
Food Bank for Westchester to Delivers More than 7,000 Pounds of Food to Westchester’s Hungry
The Food Bank for Westchester has made a commitment to provide “nutrition - not just calories” to hungry Westchester residents by increasing access to fresh foods. It supported that commitment through its Rapid Food Distribution (RFD) program, which recently handed out over 7,000 pounds of produce to more than 360 people at Union Baptist Church, New Rochelle.
Webster Bank Donates $10,000 to Food Bank for Westchester -- Funds to Support Emergency Food Distribution Program
Webster Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), has donated $10,000 to the Emergency Food Distribution Program of the Food Bank for Westchester.
Entrée to Hope to Raise Funds for Westchester’s Hungry -- Non-Profit and Area Restaurant Partnership to Begin February 15
The Food Bank for Westchester, Grace Church Community Center and the Literacy Volunteers of Westchester announced their partnership to help raise funds and awareness for the County’s neediest citizens. Entrée to Hope will begin on February 15 and run through March 15, 2010. This year marks the second annual Entrée to Hope to provide food, shelter and education for hungry individuals in Westchester.
Peapod’s Refer-A-Friend Program Supports Food Bank for Westchester - Initiative Provided 6,000 Nutritious Meals for Hungry Westchester Families
The Food Bank for Westchester, which is celebrating its 20th year of fighting hunger in Westchester, received $1,680 from Peapod’s Refer-a-Friend Charity Program. The initiative by Peapod, the leading online grocery service, helped shoppers save money on groceries while making a donation to the Food Bank for Westchester.
Christmas Village Donates $2,500 to Food Bank for Westchester
The Food Bank for Westchester, which is celebrating its 20th year of fighting hunger in Westchester, recently received a $2,500 donation from Seasonal Village Stores, which owns Hartsdale-based Christmas Village and Spooky Town. All funds were used by the Food Bank for Westchester to help feed hungry families throughout Westchester this holiday season.
Fairway Market Makes Holiday Donation to Food Bank for Westchester - More than 20,000 Meals will Feed Hungry
The Food Bank for Westchester recently received a truckload of food from Fairway Market that included fixings for over 20,000 nutritious holiday meals. The donation was made to commemorate the imminent opening of its new Pelham store and to give back to its newest community.
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Alameda County Community Food Bank Launches Capital Campaign
The Alameda County Community Food Bank is raising money to help pay for its new building. The camapaign, dubbed Mission Nutrition, aims to raise $2.5 million to secure ownership of the 118,000 square-foot facility, located in Oakland, California.
Atlanta Advertising Agency Adds Marketing Effectiveness Award to Shelf
Atlanta ad agency, Fain & Tripp, named a winner in the Public Service Campaign category of the Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award competition for their work for the Hunger Walk/Run, a project of The Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern Breaks Tradition for St. Mary’s Food Bank; Calls on Trucking Industry for Summer Food Drive
Harsh economic conditions motivate local trucking and logistics consultant to double regular, holiday food drive efforts by asking trucking community to help replenish St. Mary’s diminishing food supply.
Food Bank for Westchester Celebrates Hunger Heroes - Non-profit receives $70,000 grant from Westchester Community Foundation
The Food Bank for Westchester recently hosted its Fourth Annual Hunger Heroes Awards Breakfast to honor individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly toward the alleviation of hunger in Westchester. Judy Matson and Debbie McCarthy served as event co-chairs, and Tony Aiello, Westchester CBS-TV news reporter, served as emcee for the event.
Catherine Marsh, Executive Director, Westchester Community Foundation, was the guest speaker, and on behalf of Westchester Community Foundation, she presented a grant for $70,000 to the Food Bank. The grant is one of the largest the Hartsdale-based foundation has given.
Christmas Village Donates $2,500 to Food Bank for Westchester
The Food Bank for Westchester, which is celebrating its 20th year of fighting hunger in Westchester, recently received a $2,500 donation from Seasonal Village Stores, which owns Hartsdale-based Christmas Village and Spooky Town. All funds were used by the Food Bank for Westchester to help feed hungry families throughout Westchester this holiday season.
Food Bank for Westchester to Benefit from Peapod's Refer-A-Friend Program Initiative Aims to Help Put Nutritious Holiday Meals on Westchester Tab
The Food Bank for Westchester, which is celebrating its 20th year of fighting hunger in Westchester, will be the recipient of Peapod's Refer-a-Friend Charity Program. The initiative by Peapod, the leading online grocery service, will help shoppers save money on groceries while making a donation to the Food Bank for Westchester.
Senator Oppenheimer Awards $100,000 Legislative Grant to Food Bank for Westchester
The Food Bank for Westchester, which is celebrating its 20th year of fighting hunger in Westchester, has received a $100,000 legislative grant from State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck). The grant was recently presented to Christina Rohatynskyj, Executive Director of the Food Bank for Westchester, by Senator Oppenheimer at a meeting of the Food Bank's member organizations at the White Plains Women's Club. The grant will help support community food bank and feeding programs throughout Westchester County.
Food Bank for Westchester Named Beneficiary of Concorde Cares; Campaign - Contributions to help feed hungry in Westchester County
Despite its affluent image, Westchester County is facing a growing number of residents who lack food security. The Food Bank for Westchester, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger in Westchester County, aids in hunger relief efforts by channeling public and private donations into food delivery services to area agencies. It is proud to be the recipient of contributions from a new campaign spearheaded by the Concorde Group, Concorde Cares!.
Food Bank for Westchester to Delivers More than 7,000 Pounds of Food to Westchester’s Hungry
The Food Bank for Westchester has made a commitment to provide “nutrition - not just calories” to hungry Westchester residents by increasing access to fresh foods. It supported that commitment through its Rapid Food Distribution (RFD) program, which recently handed out over 7,000 pounds of produce to more than 360 people at Union Baptist Church, New Rochelle.
Sara Groves in Concert to Benefit the Midwest Food Bank of Indianapolis
Sara Groves, the Contemporary Christian recording artist, will be in concert on December 19, 2009 appearing at the Indian Creek Christian Church for the Benefit of the Midwest Food Bank of Indianapolis.
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