WEST CORNERS -- Peanut butter. Pasta sauce. Box after box made its way into the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse's truck in front of the West Corners Weis Market.
Weis officials joined Broome County Council of Churches Executive Director Joseph Sellepack in the effort -- and not just with the loading. The Sunbury, Pa.-based supermarket chain gave CHOW a $14,000 corporate donation Monday.
The chain's Southern Tier customers also made $24,828 in donations to Southern Tier hunger organizations during the four-week Fight Hunger campaign. The nearly $39,000 total is expected to generate about 31,200 meals for the needy, said Weis District Manager Mike Umstead.
CHOW, a program of the Council of Churches, also gets price breaks for purchasing food pantry items at Weis, Sellepack said. "They give us wholesale, which adds to the gift," he said.
The donation is particularly appreciated in light of the September flooding, which ravaged the Southern Tier -- including the neighborhood near the West Corners store.
"A lot of fallout from the flood hasn't even been felt yet," such as its effect on the region's economy, Sellepack said.
Weis operates 161 stores in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, New Jersey and West Virginia, including 11 in the Southern Tier.
Written by
Jennifer Micale
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wreath festival to benefit charity
ENDICOTT — Door Décor, a wreath festival and silent auction benefiting the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse, Mom’s House and the Daughters of Columbus Scholarship Fund, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Sons of Italy, 126 Odell Ave.
Door Wreaths are donated by area businesses, organizations and individuals for the event, which features free refreshments and music by guitarist and singer Mark Trojnar. Cash or checks only will be accepted for the wreaths and gift baskets.
For more information, contact Mary Jo Roberts at gregmaryjor@aol.com, or chairwomen Sue Bock at (607) 258-0331 or Jackie Sands at (607) 797-4222.
— Jennifer Micale
Door Wreaths are donated by area businesses, organizations and individuals for the event, which features free refreshments and music by guitarist and singer Mark Trojnar. Cash or checks only will be accepted for the wreaths and gift baskets.
For more information, contact Mary Jo Roberts at gregmaryjor@aol.com, or chairwomen Sue Bock at (607) 258-0331 or Jackie Sands at (607) 797-4222.
— Jennifer Micale
Monday, November 14, 2011
Flood the Tier Fundraiser
Some local companies are putting on a day of entertainment for people who were affected by the flood and those who want to support them.
"Flood the Tier with the Sound of Music" is a day-long event scheduled for Sunday December 11th at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. In addition to a lineup of local musical acts, there will be bagpipers, a clown, belly dancers, the Big Guy and Santa taking pictures with kids on top of a Harley. Merrill Lynch, local Wendy's and Southern Tier Harley Davidson are covering the overhead for the event so that all of the 10 dollar admission fee can go to the Broome County Council of Churches to help flood victims.
Scott Freeman is an organizer. Freeman says "I've never experienced this before but everywhere I go I run into people saying let me know what I can do, I want to help. We don't normally get that in Broome County and Binghamton.
"The benefit runs from noon until 6 at the Arena on Sunday December 11th. Children 12 and under are free. Flood victims and relief workers can request special free vouchers at the Council of Churches offices. Tickets are available at the Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations.
"Flood the Tier with the Sound of Music" is a day-long event scheduled for Sunday December 11th at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. In addition to a lineup of local musical acts, there will be bagpipers, a clown, belly dancers, the Big Guy and Santa taking pictures with kids on top of a Harley. Merrill Lynch, local Wendy's and Southern Tier Harley Davidson are covering the overhead for the event so that all of the 10 dollar admission fee can go to the Broome County Council of Churches to help flood victims.
Scott Freeman is an organizer. Freeman says "I've never experienced this before but everywhere I go I run into people saying let me know what I can do, I want to help. We don't normally get that in Broome County and Binghamton.
"The benefit runs from noon until 6 at the Arena on Sunday December 11th. Children 12 and under are free. Flood victims and relief workers can request special free vouchers at the Council of Churches offices. Tickets are available at the Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations.
JFS to perform ‘Annie Jr.’
ENDICOTT — The Jennie F. Snapp Middle School music department will perform the musical “Annie Jr.” at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 in the Union-Endicott High School Auditorium.
“Annie Jr.” is a shortened version of the Broadway musical “Annie.” A donation for the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse will be collected at the door from those attending the show.
The musical is directed by JFS music teacher Joe Brainard. Joe Roma is the assistant director.
— Jennifer Micale
“Annie Jr.” is a shortened version of the Broadway musical “Annie.” A donation for the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse will be collected at the door from those attending the show.
The musical is directed by JFS music teacher Joe Brainard. Joe Roma is the assistant director.
— Jennifer Micale
Monday, November 7, 2011
Kenny Rogers to play benefit concert at Arena
BINGHAMTON -- Flood victims and volunteers who lent a helping hand will be treated to a concert by legendary singer Kenny Rogers during a benefit concert Dec. 15.
Proceeds from the concert, which will be held at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, will also benefit the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse, Catholic Charities and the American Red Cross, which have been providing flood relief.
"I think this is going to be a healing event for the community," said Bruce Boyea, chairman, president and CEO of Security Mutual Life Insurance Co., the event's lead sponsor.
He noted that 1,700 seats will be reserved on the Arena floor for disaster clients and volunteers. Tickets for those seats will be distributed by the flood-relief agencies, he said. For everyone else, tickets are $27 and will be available at the Arena box office.
People are still dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Lee, officials noted. More than 1,000 buildings still have no power in the county, Broome County Executive Patrick Brennan said."We have a good portion of our people who aren't back to normal yet," he said.
Written by
Jennifer Micale
Proceeds from the concert, which will be held at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, will also benefit the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse, Catholic Charities and the American Red Cross, which have been providing flood relief.
"I think this is going to be a healing event for the community," said Bruce Boyea, chairman, president and CEO of Security Mutual Life Insurance Co., the event's lead sponsor.
He noted that 1,700 seats will be reserved on the Arena floor for disaster clients and volunteers. Tickets for those seats will be distributed by the flood-relief agencies, he said. For everyone else, tickets are $27 and will be available at the Arena box office.
People are still dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Lee, officials noted. More than 1,000 buildings still have no power in the county, Broome County Executive Patrick Brennan said."We have a good portion of our people who aren't back to normal yet," he said.
Written by
Jennifer Micale
Food-A-Bago returns to the region
TOWN OF CHENANGO — The annual 99.1 The Whale and Wild 104 Food-A-Bago for the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse will return to the region Nov. 7 through 14.
The goal is to fill a fifth-wheel camper provided by Jim’s RV with non-perishable food to benefit Broome County families. It will be parked in front of the Weis Food Market at 1290 Upper Front St., across from the Route 81 south entrance ramp. Lee Ann Taylor from the Whale Morning Show and Louie G from the Wild 104 Morning Show will live in the camper throughout the week, along with other radio personalities.
Louie G also has agreed to DJ a free dance for the school that brings the most non-perishable food, by number of items, and a free holiday party to the office or workplace that does the same. For more information, call Don Morgan, program director of WAAL, at (607) 772-8400 or Louie G at (607) 343-0874.
— Jennifer Micale
The goal is to fill a fifth-wheel camper provided by Jim’s RV with non-perishable food to benefit Broome County families. It will be parked in front of the Weis Food Market at 1290 Upper Front St., across from the Route 81 south entrance ramp. Lee Ann Taylor from the Whale Morning Show and Louie G from the Wild 104 Morning Show will live in the camper throughout the week, along with other radio personalities.
Louie G also has agreed to DJ a free dance for the school that brings the most non-perishable food, by number of items, and a free holiday party to the office or workplace that does the same. For more information, call Don Morgan, program director of WAAL, at (607) 772-8400 or Louie G at (607) 343-0874.
— Jennifer Micale
A Concert for Flood Victims at Davis College
The NEED continues to be great! The LOSS has been staggering! The COST will continue to escalate! The CALL for help goes out! Saturday, November 12th, 2011.'The Provision' a flood relief concert and benefit sponsored by Transition Records, will be held at Davis College Gymnasium beginning at 6pm, doors open at 5pm. This is a FREE event and is for the sole purpose to PROVIDE for the needs of our friends and neighbors whose lives have been suddenly and drastically changed by the flood. You will have the opportunity to be an encouragement and directly help those with needs. Our hope is that you can connect with someone in need, befriend them, and help them get reestablished. If you have experienced great loss due to the flood, come and find information for help and encouragement to carry on!
Enjoy a concert with the bands Reasons Fail, Cry of the Scapegoat, and singer/songwriter Kraig Moss as they bring a message of Hope! Several local flood relief and mission organizations such as CHOW (bring non-perishable food items to donate), Binghamton Rescue Mission, and Broome County Council of Churches will be attending and providing information and help. If you are an organized group helping flood victims and would like to attend this benefit so people with needs can find you, please call 607-651- 6382. 'The Provision' is an exciting way to be a part of the CALL for help. Even if the only thing you can provide is a hug and a listening ear, it's important to be there!
Enjoy a concert with the bands Reasons Fail, Cry of the Scapegoat, and singer/songwriter Kraig Moss as they bring a message of Hope! Several local flood relief and mission organizations such as CHOW (bring non-perishable food items to donate), Binghamton Rescue Mission, and Broome County Council of Churches will be attending and providing information and help. If you are an organized group helping flood victims and would like to attend this benefit so people with needs can find you, please call 607-651- 6382. 'The Provision' is an exciting way to be a part of the CALL for help. Even if the only thing you can provide is a hug and a listening ear, it's important to be there!
Friday, July 22, 2011
'Mudcat' tournament to benefit CHOW, others
The 10th annual Jim Mudcat Grant All-Star Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 1 at The Links at Hiawatha Landing in Apalachin, Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announced. The shotgun start will occur at 10:30 a.m. that day.
The tournament is being cosponsored by Security Mutual and The Black Aces -- African-American Major League Baseball pitchers who have won 20 or more games in a single season.
The event will benefit the Broome County Urban League, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Binghamton, Catholic Charities of Broome County and the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse.
Among the many guests joining baseball legend Grant at this year's tournament will be Major League Baseball pitcher Gaylord Perry and Black Aces Fergie Jenkins, Vida Blue and "Gentleman Al" Downing, who played for the Binghamton Triplets in 1961 before joining the New York Yankees.
For more information about the event, including golfing, advertising and volunteer opportunities, go to allstar-golf.com.
-- My-Ly Nguyen
The tournament is being cosponsored by Security Mutual and The Black Aces -- African-American Major League Baseball pitchers who have won 20 or more games in a single season.
The event will benefit the Broome County Urban League, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Binghamton, Catholic Charities of Broome County and the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse.
Among the many guests joining baseball legend Grant at this year's tournament will be Major League Baseball pitcher Gaylord Perry and Black Aces Fergie Jenkins, Vida Blue and "Gentleman Al" Downing, who played for the Binghamton Triplets in 1961 before joining the New York Yankees.
For more information about the event, including golfing, advertising and volunteer opportunities, go to allstar-golf.com.
-- My-Ly Nguyen
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Cruisin' Pallooza roars to life this weekend in Whitney Point
Hey, car lovers: This year's Cruisin' Pallooza has added a new day and a new feature. The event, now in its 11th year, will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Broome County Fairgrounds on state Route 11 in Whitney Point.
Cruisin' Pallooza will still feature its customary hot rod and custom car show, flea market and swap meet. New to the schedule is "Bike Night During The Day," to be held on Sunday. The Tri-County Collision Cruise-in will be held Friday. Custom cars, not-so-custom cars and motorcycles are invited to meet at 5 p.m. at NYSEG Stadium, 211 Henry St. in Binghamton, to take part in a cruise up Front Street; through the towns of Chenango, Barker, Green and Triangle; and ending at the Broome County Fairgrounds, where visitors will be treated to live music by Distant Thunder, food, fun, vendors and the movie "Wild Hogs" under the stars.
On Saturday, more than 400 show cars are expected to vie for the Best of Show trophy, including rat rods, street rods, muscle cars, lead sleds, drag cars and antiques. Gates open at 9 a.m., with judging starting at 11 a.m. and an awards presentation at approximately 3 p.m. Pre-registration is $7 in advance and $10 the day of the show. In a new twist, anyone who registers for the car show will be eligible to win a pair of tickets to the Pennsylvania 500, to be held in August at Pocono Speedway.
Cruisin' Pallooza will still feature its customary hot rod and custom car show, flea market and swap meet. New to the schedule is "Bike Night During The Day," to be held on Sunday. The Tri-County Collision Cruise-in will be held Friday. Custom cars, not-so-custom cars and motorcycles are invited to meet at 5 p.m. at NYSEG Stadium, 211 Henry St. in Binghamton, to take part in a cruise up Front Street; through the towns of Chenango, Barker, Green and Triangle; and ending at the Broome County Fairgrounds, where visitors will be treated to live music by Distant Thunder, food, fun, vendors and the movie "Wild Hogs" under the stars.
On Saturday, more than 400 show cars are expected to vie for the Best of Show trophy, including rat rods, street rods, muscle cars, lead sleds, drag cars and antiques. Gates open at 9 a.m., with judging starting at 11 a.m. and an awards presentation at approximately 3 p.m. Pre-registration is $7 in advance and $10 the day of the show. In a new twist, anyone who registers for the car show will be eligible to win a pair of tickets to the Pennsylvania 500, to be held in August at Pocono Speedway.
Sunday, will feature the inaugural Cruisin' Pallooza Bike Night During the Day. All bikes are welcome to participate. Gates open at 8 a.m., and the day will feature a pig roast, bike games, vendors, the Miss Cruisin' Pallooza Bikini Babe Contest, and live music by Distant Thunder, Hover and Outer Reef. A poker run will leave Southern Tier Harley Davidson, 1152 Front St. in Binghamton, between 9 and 10 a.m.
Admission and parking for the Cruisin' Pallooza is free all three days, but organizers are asking visitors to bring a nonperishable food donation or cash to help stock the pantries of the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wheelchair Ramps
BINGHAMTON — The Broome County Council of Churches is seeking donations for its wheelchair ramp summer building project, “Ramp It Up 2011.”
Through the project, free wheelchair ramps are built for people who cannot easily get in or out of their homes, according to the council. Currently, the council only has enough funds to complete nine of the 13 planned ramps. New construction tools are also needed.
Sponsorships for the tool trailer that will be located on site are also accepted. For more information on donations or sponsorships, call Greg Jenkins at 768-4475.
— Lisa Kashinsky
Through the project, free wheelchair ramps are built for people who cannot easily get in or out of their homes, according to the council. Currently, the council only has enough funds to complete nine of the 13 planned ramps. New construction tools are also needed.
Sponsorships for the tool trailer that will be located on site are also accepted. For more information on donations or sponsorships, call Greg Jenkins at 768-4475.
— Lisa Kashinsky
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Year-end service learning celebration Friday
May 11, 2011
BINGHAMTON — Binghamton University students and leaders of nine local non-profit agencies will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at the Roberson Museum and Science Center, 30 Front St.
They’ll celebrate students’ work through their LEAD 353 service learning course, wherein they partnered with the Broome County Council of Churches and Urban League, Binghamton Youth Bureau, Mom’s House of Endicott, The Humane Society, A Room to Heal, the Roberson and Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments in a variety of projects.
Students scrutinized each group’s strengths and weaknesses to formulate plans for future activities. One of the projects will be chosen for a $2,000 award, allowing the winning team to implement the plan for the organization.
Support for this annual service learning experience is provided by Manley’s Might Mart, which over the course of the program’s 10-year history has committed more than $150,000.
— Valerie Zehl
BINGHAMTON — Binghamton University students and leaders of nine local non-profit agencies will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at the Roberson Museum and Science Center, 30 Front St.
They’ll celebrate students’ work through their LEAD 353 service learning course, wherein they partnered with the Broome County Council of Churches and Urban League, Binghamton Youth Bureau, Mom’s House of Endicott, The Humane Society, A Room to Heal, the Roberson and Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments in a variety of projects.
Students scrutinized each group’s strengths and weaknesses to formulate plans for future activities. One of the projects will be chosen for a $2,000 award, allowing the winning team to implement the plan for the organization.
Support for this annual service learning experience is provided by Manley’s Might Mart, which over the course of the program’s 10-year history has committed more than $150,000.
— Valerie Zehl
Church group honors three volunteers
Written by Valerie Zehl vzehl@gannett.com
May 7, 2011
As services for America's aging population hang on budgetary tenterhooks, the Broome County Council of Churches has an answer already in place.
The Faith in Action (FIA) program is a network of caring people from local congregations, and about 300 community members gathered Friday morning to celebrate their generous spirit at the Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel.
Three volunteers were honored at the annual Lives of Commitment Awards Breakfast: Anthony Russo, Gloria Kranefuss and Sam A. Lupo Jr.
Russo, a junior at Newark Valley High School, has been a driving force in the FIA's Ramp It Up program, where young people build access ramps for those with disabilities.
Lupo, president of Sam A. Lupo & Sons, was honored for the scope of his community service.
Kranefuss, at age 84, has a long list of services she still enthusiastically renders. Too overwhelmed to address the audience directly, she read a poem she wrote about her activities and received appreciative chuckles in return: "I've delivered food to people/breakfast lunch and dinner/I try to keep the thin ones/from getting any thinner" and "I'll take you where you want/I don't mind one iota/Just call me up, I'll be right there/you'll hop in my Toyota." The shy, tiny, selfless woman received a standing ovation.
Keynote speaker, Rabbi Rachel Esserman, noted that because of a severe hearing disability, she too needs help sometimes, and hasn't yet encountered a stranger who refused to render it. "Life can be precarious," she said. "We may all need a helping hand" at some point.
More caregivers, fundraisers, mentors and other volunteers are always needed, as is material assistance to build more ramps for local people with disabilities. To learn more about the BC Council of Churches' Faith in Action program, log on broomecouncil.net or phone (607) 724-9130.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
CHOW Advisory Meeting
CHOW COMMITTEE MINUTES February 15, 2011
Plans are being made for the planting season. Seeds have been order. Pruning of the orchard will occur in March. A 7 foot fence will be put in surrounding the tilled area. A bee hive and several bird houses will be place on the property by a local couple. Pumpkins will be planted this spring as a cash crop. Manley’s Mighty Marts has agreed to sell the pumpkins in their stores.
II - HPNAP Grant
The five year cycle HPNAP (Hunger Prevention & Nutrition Assistance Program) grant for our food recovery program Broome Bounty was submitted on February 10th. HPNAP is a program of the New York State Health Department. The grant was for $125,000 and includes funds for a farm manager. This year, the last of the last cycle, Broome Bounty will receive $76,000 from HPNAP.
III - Relationship with Food Bank of the Southern Tier
Negotiations have begun with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier on improving our relationship with them. We are exploring the possibility of becoming either a Redistribution Organization or a Partner Distribution Organization. A meeting will take place in March with Dr. Joe Sellepack, Ed Blaine, and Pat Regan, President of the Council’s Board of Directors, and representatives from the Food Bank and Feeding America.
IV - UPCOMING EVENTS
A. Lupo’s Car Pit on State Street will give half of the cost of spiedies that are purchased on Monday, February 21 to CHOW.
B. Spring Craft Fair – March 19 – BU West Gym
C. Chili Championship – May 7 at BU
D. Cruisin Palloopza – June 24, 25, 26 at Whitney Point Fair Grounds
IV - TRUCK ISSUES
We are still looking for a 17’ refrigerated truck to replace one of our Bounty trucks that is no longer usable.
V – Additional Items
A safe food handling workshop for soup kitchen volunteers will be held at the Council on either May 19 or 26. Ellen DeFay from the Cornell Cooperative Extension will conduct the work shop.
Next Meeting – March 15
Lupo's Promotion
Okay spiedie lovers. On Monday, Feb. 21, when you buy spiedies, either cooked or uncooked, at Lupo's S & S CharPit on State Street in Binghamton, Lupo's will donate have the cost to CHOW.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
M&T Bank donates to food banks
M&T Bank said it donated a total of $8,500 to various food banks to help them with their efforts to fight hunger during the holiday season.
Donations were provided to Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse; Meals on Wheels of Western Broome; Food Bank of the Southern Tier; the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging nutrition program; Roots and Wings program of Chenango County; Loaves & Fishes of Tompkins County; and T.A.C.O. Food Pantry in Bradford County, Pa.
To obtain a charitable grant application, go to mtb.com/community.
M&T, based in Buffalo, has regional headquarters on Exchange Street in downtown Binghamton. The regional headquarters provides management and administrative support for 11 counties in New York and Pennsylvania.
— My-Ly Nguyen
Donations were provided to Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse; Meals on Wheels of Western Broome; Food Bank of the Southern Tier; the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging nutrition program; Roots and Wings program of Chenango County; Loaves & Fishes of Tompkins County; and T.A.C.O. Food Pantry in Bradford County, Pa.
To obtain a charitable grant application, go to mtb.com/community.
M&T, based in Buffalo, has regional headquarters on Exchange Street in downtown Binghamton. The regional headquarters provides management and administrative support for 11 counties in New York and Pennsylvania.
— My-Ly Nguyen
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