Partnership and collaboration is what makes our community so wonderful, which is why we are so grateful to have partnered with the Utica Food Pantry this August. We donated 150 boxes of premium food, including milk, cheese, yogurt, chicken polish sausage, sliced ham, and fresh fruit and vegetables. This totaled 3200 pounds of food, with […]
Schaffer Heights senior center residents enjoy farmers market courtesy of Bargain Grocery
Residents of the Schaffer Heights senior center in Schenectady were in for a surprise treat this August when Bargain Grocery provided fresh produce for a pop-up ‘farmer’s market’. Fresh goods including carrots, oranges, onions, and apples were brought directly to the center, eliminating the need for residents to travel during the pandemic. Food accessibility and […]
Compassion Coalition distributes fresh produce in Albany during pandemic
Compassion Coalition, along with Baldor Specialty Foods and Redeemer Church in Albany, is distributing fresh produce for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers organized and packaged fresh produce to be distributed at various locations in Albany, to benefit vulnerable populations during this time, including school children. A total of 18,000 pounds of produce […]
Helping seniors access healthy food through our pop-up grocery store
Compassion Coalition has a long-standing relationship with Utica Municipal Housing Authority’s senior sites. Their mission is to be a leader in the housing industry by providing safe, clean and affordable housing and promoting self-sufficiency, upward mobility, and customer satisfaction. In November 2017, we partnered with UMHA to open a pop-up grocery store for the elderly residents living […]
Compassion Coalition- Who’s In Charge There?
Rumor has it: A conversation about Your Bargain Grocer with Mike Servello Sr., Compassion Coalition founder and CEO Why is the food so cheap — is it all expired? No, it’s not all expired. We’re buying in massive amounts and we do not mark it up as much as a traditional grocery store, so […]
