The Open-Pantry Policy

If you have the opportunity to visit the Fuqua-Jones household, one thing is for certain: you won’t be leaving with an empty stomach. “There is an open-pantry policy at my house,” explained Sophia, an eighth grader at Nevin Platt Middle School. This means that any of Sophia’s friends and classmates are welcome ...

2021-05-07T15:48:26-06:00May 7, 2021|Supporter Spotlight|

Digging in at The McKenzie Farm

Of all the groceries we send into neighbors’ pantries and refrigerators and of all the ingredients we donate to local meal programs, 75% are either fresh fruits and vegetables or foods that are high in protein (meat, milk, yogurt, beans, etc.). That’s because we put just as much time, energy, and care into sourcing ...

2021-05-03T15:05:38-06:00April 13, 2021|Supporter Spotlight|

The Math of Giving Back

Jesse can remember exactly what the lunch trays at the Syracuse YMCA looked like. As a child, he often went there for a free meal.“They were this weird tan color, kind of speckled like eggshells,” he recalled. “And glassy smooth.”Now an adult, this programmer, developer, and engineer is carefully calculating how he can grow food ...

2020-08-28T09:44:32-06:00August 27, 2020|Supporter Spotlight|

A New Partnership to Meet Our Community’s Changing Needs

At Community Food Share, new partnerships have blossomed to create innovative, efficient solutions that get food to neighbors who are particularly vulnerable during this challenging time: older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children or adults who are immunocompromised. More than 200 households now access our food with free delivery provided by Via. ...

2020-09-17T15:04:07-06:00July 14, 2020|Supporter Spotlight|

Volunteer Spotlight: Danone North America

For 23 years, Danone North America has shown us unmatched generosity. Their response to the pandemic has been no exception. When the virus’s effect on our community first began to escalate, Danone immediately responded by contributing $220,000 to our Rapid Response Fund, allowing us to purchase emergency truckloads of food. And their employees responded ...

2020-05-19T09:23:12-06:00April 19, 2020|Supporter Spotlight|