Help CDPHP^® support the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s BackPack Program. During December, CDPHP will match donations of $100 or more to the BackPack Program (up to $5K) and will donate $5 for every new “like” on the Food Bank’s Facebook page (up to $5K).

To make a donation, mention the “2011 CDPHP Holiday Appeal” and:

• Mail a check, payable to the Regional Food Bank, to 965 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110.

• Or, donate online.

• Visit Facebook and share this news with your friends.

• For additional information, visit Twitter.

Registration is now open for the 64th Annual Troy Turkey Trot, and the Regional Food Bank has been designated to receive the proceeds this year! To register, stop by and pick up a registration form at Troy City Hall in the Comptroller’s Office located at 1776 Sixth Avenue or register online at www.troyturkeytrot.com.

The Food Bank partners with the Jewish community to fight hunger through the Yom Kippur Hunger Appeal. During this appeal, members of the Jewish community generously donate the cost of meals not eaten during the High Holy Day of Yom Kippur as a way to share with their hungry neighbors.

For more information about the Yom Kippur Hunger Appeal, please contact:

Jessica Tanner
518-786-3691 x295
jessicat@regionalfoodbank.net

Given the recent weather and the large impact Tropical Storm Irene has had on the region including farms in Rensselaer County, Rensselaer County Farm Bureau and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York are canceling this year’s A Taste of Rensselaer County. Originally scheduled to be held on September 14, 2011, A Taste of Rensselaer County is an annual event meant to connect consumers to the vital role agriculture plays in Rensselaer County. All dishes offered at the event are created from ingredients sourced within the county and highlight the bounty provided to the community by area farmers. All… Read the rest

(CNN) – It’s hard to believe, but one in seven Americans – 15% of the country – now need government-provided food stamps simply to survive.

The new numbers just came out from the United States Department of Agriculture, which administers what’s officially called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Nearly 46 million Americans receive food stamps out of a population of some 311 million people. That’s the highest number on record.

The continued high unemployment and the weak U.S. economy have contributed to the explosive growth of the food stamp program – with no end in sight to the monthly increases.… Read the rest