The current administration abruptly canceled USDA programs that offered U.S.-grown food to food banks at low or no cost, as well as programs that enabled pantries and schools to purchase food from local farmers.…
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The kick-off event for the fundraiser will be on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, from 5-8 p.m. Patrons of Mel’s at 22 will be able to view the art and have pictures taken with a 1 to 10 scale image of Kingfisher Tower, a well-known structure on Otsego Lake.…
“Historically, fresh produce can be one of the largest expenses at the grocery store, and we are truly grateful to our partners at Chobani and the Community Foundation for South Central New York for helping us further our mission while providing our neighbors in need with greater access to locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables that, in turn, support our hardworking local farmers,” said CFP Executive Director Will Kleffner.…
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Joseph J. Marsala, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Joe peacefully passed away at the age of 91, surrounded by his family, who cherished him deeply.…
The Rotary Club of Cooperstown would like to thank all who participated in and came to our 2nd Annual Frosty Fling on the Saturday of Winter Carnival.…
Fenimore Chamber Orchestra was overwhelmed by the support and generosity of our community during our events at the Cooperstown Winter Carnival.…
Anthony, the Friday morning Price Chopper-pick-up-volunteer, arrived at the Price Chopper in Cooperstown a bit before 8:30 a.m. He walked into the “back of the house” to a cold room, where he located the cart with “fresh recovery” items ready for him to bundle into his car and bring to the Cooperstown Food Pantry.…
“A locavore is someone who eats locally grown or produced food,” said Ellen Pope, executive director of Otsego 2000, which founded the farmers’ market in 1991. “With the Hardy Locavore program, we want to highlight all the market offers in the winter months and give people an added incentive to come shop.”…
“The local community’s response to this program has been incredibly inspiring. We are so grateful to the Lucky Duck Foundation for their support,” said Mark Kirkby, program coordinator at Bassett Cancer Institute. “Our cancer patients face treatments, therapies, and other challenges with so much strength and resolve. We are honored that through this partnership with the Cooperstown Food Pantry we are able to take away the financial pressures and logistical challenges that can come with planning out meals and purchasing…
Through the Cooperstown Food Pantry, Otsego County residents in need can receive a monthly distribution of food, including fresh produce, frozen meat, and fresh dairy. The pantry purchases food from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Latham, Kleffner said, where they can get $10.00 worth of food for each $1.00 spent.…