Food Bank of the Hudson Valley – The Cornwall Local

Final steel beam added to new Food Bank facility

March 20, 2024 Jason Kaplan

The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley celebrated a milestone last week as the final steel beam was set into place on the new 40,000 square-foot distribution center being constructed in the Town of Montgomery.

Food Bank of the Hudson Valley hopes to move into new facility next year

May 4, 2022 Jason Kaplan

The COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for food in New York State and a period of inflation has continued that trend.

Food Bank outgrows its warehouse

June 2, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Over the last six months a committee of the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley’s Board of Advisors has been looking to acquire land to build a new warehouse.

Air Guys promotion helps Food Bank

July 15, 2020 Ken Cashman

On July 10, the warehouse in Cornwall-on-Hudson received a $5,000 check from John Evans of The Air Guys, a Cornwall business.

Bar crawl helps provide 4,800 meals

December 24, 2019 Jason Kaplan

It might be strange to see people dressed up as Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman, or an elf, especially late at night or in the wee hours of the morning, but that’s how a group of about 65 adults participated in this year’s SantaCon.

Food Bank opened its doors to furloughed workers

January 31, 2019 Ken Cashman

The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley was swarming with people at 11 a.m. on Thursday. There was a television camera and a horde of volunteers in the lobby. There were a pair of journalists in the warehouse.

Boy Scout sorts food for Eagle project

May 15, 2015 Jason Kaplan

When Andrew Cucci contemplated ideas for his Eagle Scout project, only one came to mind. Knowing the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is always short volunteers, Cucci decided to lend a hand by helping to sort and pack food.

Food, sparklers, trains & news bites

April 17, 2015 Editorial Staff

It started two years ago as the Tri-Chamber Expo. Now it’s called the “Community Connection” and it includes businesses and non-profit organizations.

Hibernians held holiday outreach

January 24, 2014 Editorial Staff

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 2 delivered 35 holiday meals to needy families in the area on Dec. 21.