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Summer Food Program Coming to Amsterdam

Latham, NY – The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is proud to announce its participation in USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and is excited to bring this program to Amsterdam.  The Summer Food Service Program provides free breakfasts and lunches to children during the summer, when free and reduced priced meals are not available at school.

From July 6-August 14, meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge in partnership with Hispanic Outreach Services.  The site is located at:
Veterans Park: 161 Locust Avenue
Breakfast: 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m.

In addition, children enrolled in the following programs will be provided free meals from:
Amsterdam YMCA
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am
Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm

Catholic Charities Family Room
Lunch: 11:30-12:30pm (Tuesdays through Fridays only)

The Regional Food Bank will be sponsoring similar programs in the cities of Albany and Gloversville.

Persons interested in receiving more information should contact:

Susan Lintner (x224) or Betsy Bangert (x233)
Regional Food Bank
965 Albany-Shaker Road
Latham, NY 12110
518-786-3691

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

About the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that collects donated food from the food industry and distributes it to nearly 1,000 charitable agencies feeding the hungry in 23 counties of northeastern New York. The food provided by the Regional Food Bank helps to feed over 40,000 people each week. In 2008, the organization distributed 19.7 million pounds of food to the hungry. The Regional Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network. The organization is supported by foundations, private contributions and fundraising events. For information on services offered by the Regional Food Bank, call (518) 786-3691 or log on to http://www.regionalfoodbank.net.

Media Contact
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
965 Albany-Shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 786-3691

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