The Hambletonian Marathon has made a $15,000 donation to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley in keeping with its commitment to support the efforts of the Food Bank to provide the food pantries in the area with supplies to keep their pantries open. The Inaugural running of the Hambletonian Marathon & Good Time Trotters…
The Hudson Valley Food Frenzy is a six county food drive that engages businesses and organizations of similar size and/or mission in a friendly coalition to collect food and money for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Organized by the Pattern for Progress Regional Fellows Program to fight hunger in the Hudson Valley. The…
The BackPack Program is designed to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available, especially on weekends. The program provides backpacks filled with food that is child-friendly, shelf-stable, and easily-consumed. Bags are packed each week by school staff and discreetly distributed to participating children every Friday afternoon. Find out…
The Annual Dinner is a special event for the Food Bank and this year it was made even more special as we honored Steve & Shelly Truk. The Turks own and operate the award-winning, Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland as well as America’s Biggest Little Water park, SplashDown Beach in Fishkill. Together they have…
The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley’s Walk to Fight Hunger took place Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Walkway over the Hudson in Highland, NY. It was a prctically perfect Autumn day to be out enjoying the Fall colors and helping raise funds for a very worthwhile cause. Thanks to all who came out…
“A Place at the Table” invites Hudson Valley restaurants to join the fight against hunger by donating 10% of their sales for one day during a week in September, to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Diners are encouraged to eat at participating restaurants committed to the event. Click here to see a list…
Turning Point Entertainment’s FOODSTOCK Concert rocked the Chance in Poughkeepsie for the 6th year in a row on Saturday November 23rd to benefit the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Over the years Close to 30 bands, 60 local businesses, and countless individuals have donated their talent, time, and dollars to make these concerts a…
Every year, Kiwanis International designates a day in April as Kiwanis One Day. This is a day when every Kiwanis Club throughout the world plans a project that will benefit the local community. This year, “Kiwanis One Day” in our region was April 13. The Hudson River West Kiwanis Division including, the clubs of Orange,…
The Food Bank held its annual Reception in the warehouse in Cornwall-on-Hudson. It’s our opportunity to say thank you to all of our volunteers, member agencies, and supporters who are there for us throughout the year. We are proud to have honored three outstanding people for their commitment in the fight against hunger in the…
An enchanting night with a Moroccan ambiance at The Culinary Institute of America was held by the senior class on Saturday, August 24, 2013. This charity event benefits The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley and Chef Robert Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund at the CIA. Guests arrived on campus for a welcoming reception before heading…