FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UTICA, NY — Compassion Coalition, Inc. is proud to announce it has been awarded $725,000 through the United States Department of Agriculture’s New York Food for New York Families (NYFNYF) program. As an innovative, self-sustaining nonprofit, Compassion Coalition will distribute 100% of the funds directly to partner agencies, without retaining any administrative fees.
All food provided through this program is completely free to participating agencies and the individuals they serve.
The following organizations have been selected to receive funding and New York–produced food products under the NYFNYF program:
Mohawk Valley (Utica Area)
Johnson Park Center
Utica Hope House
Rescue Mission of Utica
Salvation Army of Utica
Feed Our Vets
Catholic Charities of Herkimer County (Ilion)
Sidewalk Warriors Troy
Victory Christian Church
St. Peter’s Health Partners
South End Children’s Café
In addition, four partner agencies in Albany and four in New York City have been selected to participate in the program.
Each of these agencies will receive a designated budget to spend with Headwater Food Hub, which will facilitate the purchase and delivery of fresh food grown and produced by New York State farmers and food producers.
“This grant represents a powerful collaboration between Compassion Coalition, the USDA, and grassroots organizations doing life-changing work in their communities,” said Pastor Mike Servello, founder of Compassion Coalition. “We are honored to facilitate this program and distribute 100% of the grant directly to our partner agencies to ensure that fresh, healthy food reaches those who need it most.”
Governor Kathy Hochul praised the NYFNYF initiative, stating:
“This additional funding from the New York Food for New York Families Program supports our ongoing efforts to strengthen our food supply chain, increase market access for our farmers, and bring more healthy, local food to New Yorkers.”
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