FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER
388 Upper Oakwood Ave, Elmira, NY 14903
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For non-profit agencies that distribute food to low-income or at-risk individuals - Partnership application is required. The Food Bank is currently bringing on new partners by invitation only. Please fill out this form - https://form.asana.com/?k=GBancPHEagppHTV0vUK7aA&d=1200554555780698 - if you would like to be considered for partnership. Please note that we only onboard new partners a few times per year.Please note that agency partnerships must be fully operational for three consecutive months before your program can be considered for partnership with the Food Bank. Partnership with the Food Bank is not required of all food programs - there are a number of programs throughout the Southern Tier that are independent of Food Bank partnership- but is highly beneficial.
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2-1-1 Tompkins/Cortland handles all phone registrations for mobile distribution events in Tompkins County. Currently, one distribution in Freeville on the second Tuesday of each month. Registration begins one day prior, either online or by calling 2-1-1 or 877-211-8667. Distributes food to people in need through more than 160 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other hunger relief organizations six counties.Administers several direct service food distribution programs including the food "BackPack Program" and Mobile Food Pantry.BackPack Program requires very specific foods. Kid-friendly Nutritious: at least 8 items, 2 Proteins, 2 Grains, 2 Dairy & 2 Fruits or Vegetables Individually packaged, unbreakable Small and light enough to carry Shelf stable Easy to prepare, even without a stove (or in some cases a can opener)Mobile Food Pantry The Mobile Food Pantry program brings fresh produce, dairy products, and other food and grocery products directly to distribution sites where people need food. When the mobile food pantry truck arrives at a site, volunteers place the food on tables surrounding the truck. Clients are then able to "shop", choosing items that they need.
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FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER
Distributes food to people in need through more than 160 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other hunger relief organizations six counties.Administers several direct service food distribution programs including the food "BackPack Program" and Mobile Food Pantry.BackPack Program requires very specific foods. Kid-friendly Nutritious: at least 8 items, 2 Proteins, 2 Grains, 2 Dairy & 2 Fruits or Vegetables Individually packaged, unbreakable Small and light enough to carry Shelf stable Easy to prepare, even without a stove (or in some cases a can opener)Mobile Food Pantry The Mobile Food Pantry program brings fresh produce, dairy products, and other food and grocery products directly to distribution sites where people need food. When the mobile food pantry truck arrives at a site, volunteers place the food on tables surrounding the truck. Clients are then able to "shop", choosing items that