regional food bank of northeastern new york

The 31st annual CHEFS event will be held on Wednesday, September 24.

As the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York prepares to face additional federal cuts, leaders say they are working to diversify its sources of donations. COO Nick Pisani says the food bank will receive roughly 7 million less pounds of food this year than it did in 2024. WAMC’s Samantha Simmons spoke with him earlier this week about how federal cuts are impacting operations.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was in Rensselaer Monday, calling on New Yorkers and all Americans to protect the federal food program SNAP.

A Capital Region food bank is celebrating its latest harvest, while expressing concern over its future.

New York state funding is supporting new food pantries in the Capital Region.

The Regional Food Bank is preparing for its largest Thanksgiving meal service program yet. It comes after Equinox, a domestic violence outreach service, decided to end its Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner after many years. The Regional Food Bank and dozens of sponsors are stepping in to fill the gap and serve the food insecure. WAMC’s Samantha Simmons spoke with the food bank’s CEO Tom Nardacci about the decision to pick up the distribution, replacing its annual Holiday Hunger Appeal.

An annual Capital Region tradition is just a week away.

The Regional Food Bank is preparing for its largest Thanksgiving meal service yet.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Latham this morning to promote legislation to help end food deserts — a move that could help bring a grocery store to Albany's South End.

Labor members are supporting a Capital Region food bank ahead of the holiday.