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March 30, 2016Regional Food Bank Of Neny Gets $31,555 To Help Feed Local Schoolchildren
The final numbers are in, and once again, the generosity and caring for local children in need is overwhelming. Thanks to the support of dozens of individuals, businesses, and organizations, the annual CDPHP® Holiday Appeal netted $31,555 for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s BackPack Program.
The program provides nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods to children in need in grades K-6. Each Friday, these students receive a backpack filled with food to take home over the weekend. The program continues to grow each year, and currently serves 2,500 children at 115 schools across 18 counties.
Organizations that supported the 2015 CDPHP Holiday Appeal include:
- Adirondack Cabling
- Albany/Capital Region EWGA
- Anchor Agency
- Canoe Associates
- CapBen Consulting
- CapitalCare Medical Group
- German American Club of Albany
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
- LabCorp
- Puro Construction Co
- Rose & Kiernan Charitable Foundation
- Ted’s Floor Covering
During the 15th annual appeal, CDPHP encouraged individuals, organizations, and businesses to donate to the Regional Food Bank during the month of December and into January. CDPHP matched donations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
Click here to find out why the BackPack Program is so important!
