SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM- TOMPKINS COUNTY | FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER
2023 Info- click HERE for locations, days and times for free meals for kids through the summer
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211 Tompkins Cortland
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Free
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English
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Tompkins County, New York
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FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER
Distributes food to people in need through more than 160 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other hunger relief organizations six counties.Administers several direct service food distribution programs including the food "BackPack Program" and Mobile Food Pantry.BackPack Program requires very specific foods. Kid-friendly Nutritious: at least 8 items, 2 Proteins, 2 Grains, 2 Dairy & 2 Fruits or Vegetables Individually packaged, unbreakable Small and light enough to carry Shelf stable Easy to prepare, even without a stove (or in some cases a can opener)Mobile Food Pantry The Mobile Food Pantry program brings fresh produce, dairy products, and other food and grocery products directly to distribution sites where people need food. When the mobile food pantry truck arrives at a site, volunteers place the food on tables surrounding the truck. Clients are then able to "shop", choosing items that