The Food Pantries for the Capital District

Thank you Hone Coworks! The space is beautiful!

Hone Coworks was thrilled to have our friends from The Food Pantries for the Capital District hold their planning meeting at our Great Oaks location today! A productive and fun time was had by all! We love having local business take advantage of all that Hone Coworks has to offer, including our meeting rooms!

Virtual Conference Date: Wednesday, September 28
https://health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/white-house-conference-hunger-nutrition-and-health

On May 4th of this year, President Biden announced that the White House will host a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health this September. This is the first such conference held in over 50 years.

The goal of the Biden-Harris Administration is to end hunger, and to increase healthy eating and physical activity across the United States by 2030—as well as decreasing diet-related diseases and their associated social disparities. The White House reached out to key stakeholders for input to inform the national plan on how to achieve this goal.

The Food Pantries for the Capital District responded with 8 key strategies. Here are Strategies 7 and 8:

7. Fully integrate and fund a continuum of Food as Medicine (FAM) interventions - Veggie Rx, Medically Tailored Groceries, Medically Tailored Meals, Food Farmacies, Nutrition Education – through all public health plans such as Medicaid and Medicare.

8. Support a healthy dignified accessible charitable food system for those who are in need, fall through the cracks, or are unable to work full time, and in the case that Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs are not funded at a level to provide nutrition security.

Click here to read the full document!https://thefoodpantries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/White-House-Conference-The-Food-Pantries-Feedback-for-Submission-FINAL-July-2022.pdf

White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health | health.gov Ending Hunger, Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity, and Reducing Diet-Related Diseases and Disparities

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Thank you La Centralita - Culinary Studio for your wonderful support! You have a beautiful studio!

We are happy to collaborate with @TheFoodPantries for the Capital District by donating a basket of gourmet imported goods from Spain for its silent auction fundraiser at the Harvest Evening Celebration that will take place on October 13. Thank you, Angie, for visiting us at La Centralita!

On May 4th of this year, President Biden announced that the White House will host a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health this September. This is the first such conference held in over 50 years.

The goal of the Biden-Harris Administration is to end hunger, and to increase healthy eating and physical activity across the United States by 2030—as well as decreasing diet-related diseases and their associated social disparities. The White House reached out to key stakeholders for input to inform the national plan on how to achieve this goal.

The Food Pantries for the Capital District responded with 8 key strategies. Here are Strategies 5 and 6:

5. Increase and expand access to Federal Assistance Programs.
6. Fund healthy universal free breakfast and lunch in all public schools.

Click here to read the full document!https://thefoodpantries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/White-House-Conference-The-Food-Pantries-Feedback-for-Submission-FINAL-July-2022.pdf

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On this beautiful Friday, we would like to take a moment to thank Schär for their generous acts of kindness towards the celiac and gluten sensitive community!

Schär recently helped us access so much gluten-free foods that our Feeding Gluten-Free program was able to get food to TEN different food pantries that serve communities in need. Much of the food was donated by Schär, and the rest was purchased by our FGF program at a generous discount. We were then able to coordinate this food to be delivered all over!

We can’t thank Schär enough for what they do for the GF community. We also have to thank the food pantries for doing it all: receiving the foods, keeping them, and delivering them to those who need it. Those in need deserve access to GF foods, and donations like this help make that happen!

Garden of Health Food Bank Amherst Survival Center The Food Pantries for the Capital District East Bay Food Pantry Project Just Because Easthampton Community Center Mid-Ohio Food Collective Food Bank of Greenwood County South Carolina Gather Toco Hills Community Alliance

On May 4th of this year, President Biden announced that the White House will host a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health this September. This is the first such conference held in over 50 years.

The goal of the Biden-Harris Administration is to end hunger, and to increase healthy eating and physical activity across the United States by 2030—as well as decreasing diet-related diseases and their associated social disparities. The White House reached out to key stakeholders for input to inform the national plan on how to achieve this goal.

The Food Pantries for the Capital District responded with 8 key strategies. Here are Strategies 3 and 4:

3. Raise Federal minimum wages to a level that equates to living wages.

4. Fully fund Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP/WIC/Meals on Wheels) at an investment level that is needed to lift households needing assistance, those who fall through the cracks of a newly instituted living wage minimum, or who are unable to work a full-time job, to nutrition security.

Click here to read the full document!https://thefoodpantries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/White-House-Conference-The-Food-Pantries-Feedback-for-Submission-FINAL-July-2022.pdf

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REMINDER 😃 THIS WEEKEND

The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame uses Induction Weekend to partner with The Food Pantries for the Capital District to fight food insecurity.

Induction weekend
August 26-28 at the MVP Arena and Crowne Plaza Albany- The Desmond Hotel

Each event throughout the weekend is a food drive to benefit The Food Pantries. Learn more here 👇
https://www.prowrestlinghall.org/induction

On May 4th of this year, President Biden announced that the White House will host a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health this September. This is the first such conference held in over 50 years.

The goal of the Biden-Harris Administration is to end hunger, and to increase healthy eating and physical activity across the United States by 2030—as well as decreasing diet-related diseases and their associated social disparities. The White House reached out to key stakeholders for input to inform the national plan on how to achieve this goal.

The Food Pantries for the Capital District responded with 8 key strategies. Here are the first two:

1. Align Federal Policies, Programs, and Investments in support of the goals of this conference.

2. Secure sustainable alignment of Federal Policies, Programs, and Investments in support of the goals of this conference by addressing campaign finance reform and ensure that lobbying efforts of Big Food, Big Ag, and the larger food manufacturing industry that don’t align with the goals of this conference are not given consideration.

Click here to read the full document!
https://thefoodpantries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/White-House-Conference-The-Food-Pantries-Feedback-for-Submission-FINAL-July-2022.pdf

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Thank you Jake and Libby from Morning Rush at Fly 92.3 for a fantastic and informative interview about food insecurity in the Capital District, how to help, how The Food Pantries use that help, and information about the Harvest Evening Celebration on Thursday October, 13 at Franklin Plaza Ballroom in Troy, with Executive Director, Natasha Pernicka.

Listen here 👇
https://thefoodpantries-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/g/personal/peterk_thefoodpantries_org/ESjfEHMmzGROujWN_NDWYN0B7Csi3162eTVBFTRnyXX-gw

https://www.fly92.com/fly-morning-rush/

FLY MORNING RUSH Start your mornings with the FLY Morning Rush with Jake & Libby! Weekdays from 5:30am-10:00am

Food drive at the Capital District YMCA - Guilderland Branch!

June 18, 2020, 6pm-7:30pm

The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame uses Induction Weekend to partner with The Food Pantries for the Capital District to fight food insecurity.

Induction weekend
August 26-28 at the MVP Arena and Crowne Plaza Albany- The Desmond Hotel

Each event throughout the weekend is a food drive to benefit The Food Pantries. Learn more here 👇https://www.prowrestlinghall.org/induction

SAVE THE DATE!

11th Annual Harvest Evening Celebration

Franklin Plaza Ballroom - Franklin Plaza, Troy, NY

Thursday, October 13, 2022
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Invitations coming soon!

Honorary Committee tickets and Sponsorships still available at
https://thefoodpantries.org/11th-annual-harvest-evening-celebration/

AOW Construction
Times Union
Tri City Rentals Apartment Communities
KeyBank
CDPHP

Extra food in your garden?

Capital Region food pantries are in need.

Check out our map to see pantries close to you! 👇
https://map.thefoodpantries.org/

You can also bring items to
The Food Pantries for the Capital District
32 Essex St.
Albany, NY 12206

CAPITAL REGION FORMULA TASK FORCE
Nonprofit helping families find formula

See WTEN story here 👇
https://www.news10.com/video/baby-formula-woes-continue-new-task-force-formed/7899810/

Giuliana Bruno - WTEN
Natasha Pernicka
Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region

Baby formula woes continue, new task force formed It's been weeks since a major baby formula plant resumed production, and multiple shipments have been flown into the U.S. from overseas. However, many families remain in crisis over not being able to find the type their baby needs on the store shelves.

Board retirement announcement! 📣

Thank you to Dave Cleveland, Gail Femia Meehan, and Lisa Witkowski for your service to The Food Pantries for the Capital District. Your hard work and compassion will leave a legacy for years to come. We are forever grateful.

WRGB CBS 6 News, Albany "The Food Pantries for the Capital District announced this week the formation of the Capital Region Formula Task Force, a collaboration between non profits, WIC, and healthcare organizations to help families most impacted by the shortage."

Full story 👇 Scroll to the bottom of the article for resources
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/capital-region-task-force-formed-to-assist-low-income-families-in-accessing-formula

Task Force Members
CDPHP, Mom Starts Here, MVP Health Care, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Commission on Economic Opportunity

Capital Region Task Force formed to assist low income families in accessing formula Months after it started, the nationwide baby formula shortage is still leaving many parents struggling to feed their infants.

Months into the nationwide shortage, it can still be difficult to find particular baby formulas. A new Capital Region task force has been organized to help low-income families find desperately needed specialty infant formula.

Food pantries forming task force to help families locate infant formula A new Capital Region task force has organized to help low-income families find...

The increase in demand for food assistance is way up due to inflation and supply chain issues. Food pantries are struggling to keep their shelves stocked.

Consider a gift now. There are thousands of Capital Region neighbors who need our help today. Click here to give.
https://thefoodpantries.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/thefoodpantries/donation.jsp?campaign=124&&test=true

Food pantries in Capital Region struggling to keep up with demand The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and food pantries in the Capital Region...

Capital Region Baby Formula Task Force formed to assist low income families.

Read the full press release here 👇
https://thefoodpantries.org/about-us/in-the-news/

Click the picture for the story!

The South End Grocery

We are thankful for our successful soft opening at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival on June 18! Together with @fortsferryfarm @soulfirefarm @thefoodpantries we distributed 600lbs+ of produce to 300+ children and families. We took in 100+ recommendations for grocery items to stock from our farms including collard greens, berries and catfish! Dozens of job applications were returned with membership forms. Depending on your zip code, you can also become a member and shop with us for a discount to support food access for families! Follow our progress and the story of Albany, New York's first Black-owned nonprofit farm-to-store grocery! ---------------------------------------- The South End Grocery Supported by: @cap_com_fcu @bluelightdevelopment @africanamericanculturalcenter

PANTRY IN NEED! Sister Maureen Joyce Center

NEEDED: CANS of FRUITS and VEGETABLES

Sister Maureen Joyce Food Pantry
315 Sheridan Ave., Albany

Contact: Renee Wendover - 518-577-3915

DROP OFF TIMES: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Thank you for your support!

WTEN — Throughout the Capital Region, there are several food programs available for families needing support throughout the summer. The Food Pantries for the Capital District provides a helpful interactive map that identifies local food pantries, grab-and-go meal sites, and other food resources for families in need.

Read the full article 👇
https://www.news10.com/news/schenectady-county/local-food-pantries-for-the-capital-district/

Local food pantries for the Capital Region Throughout the Capital Region, there are several food programs available for families needing support throughout the summer.

Demand on food pantries is on the rise, due to inflation and the end of government programs.

“It’s not just people who are homeless or living in extreme poverty, it is a lot of people who are working jobs, some people are working multiple jobs and are still unable to make ends meet,” said Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of The Food Pantries for the Capital District.

Inflation impacting local food pantries The U.S. inflation rate hit 9.1 percent in June, following a months long pattern of rising costs causing more strain on everyone including local organizations that help people in need.

On May 4th of this year, President Biden announced that the White House will host a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health this September. This is the first such conference held in over 50 years.

The goal of the Biden-Harris Administration is to end hunger, and to increase healthy eating and physical activity across the United States by 2030—as well as decreasing diet-related diseases and their associated social disparities. The White House reached out to key stakeholders for input to inform the national plan on how to achieve this goal.

Click here to see what The Food Pantries for the Capital District submitted. 👇https://thefoodpantries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/White-House-Conference-The-Food-Pantries-Feedback-for-Submission-FINAL-July-2022.pdf

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Once the school year ends, summer meals begin!

Kids and teens ages 18 and under can get free, healthy meals at nearby places like parks, community centers and libraries. Meals vary, but all include healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, grains and protein. Many sites offer fun activities, too. There is no need to sign up. Just show up!

https://hungersolutionsny.org/find-food-help/summer-meals/

Summer Meals NY - Hunger Solutions New York 2022 site information will be available starting in early July. In the meantime, contact your local summer meal sponsor or school district for information about their site locations

Agenda for tomorrow's Food as Medicine Convening.

Join us here 👇https://abhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcu2hrj0sHNRGoljIKY3bVBZY-XR9Vhco

Don't forget! ⏰