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Pantry Voucher Program Will Provide $16K in Local Food

“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.…
March 6, 2025

Matching Challenge Doubles Food Pantry Monetary Donations

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.…
December 12, 2024

Responding to Food Insecurity, Pantry Launches Donor Campaign

“This increase in demand, driven by high prices for housing, food, and childcare, led the pantry’s Board to establish the Ellen’s Cupboard Society,” explained Will Kleffner, executive director of the Cooperstown Food Pantry. “We are seeking people who will help us achieve our mission to address poverty and hunger throughout Otsego County.”…
October 17, 2024

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

For a limited time, subscribers to AllOtsego.com pay a reduced rate ($25.00 for one year) and can choose to have $5.00 of the subscription fee donated toward refurbishment of Otsego County’s Civil War Memorial.

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