Demand for food assistance across Broome County is reaching record levels, putting unprecedented pressure on local emergency food networks.
To discuss how community organizations can partner to address the growing crisis, Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW) Director Les Aylesworth spoke to members of the Binghamton Rotary Club today, detailing the organization’s ongoing efforts to meet the region’s expanding need.
As families throughout the region face ongoing economic pressures and higher living costs, food pantries and meal programs are experiencing a sharp increase in visits.
CHOW, a service of the Broome County Council of Churches, supplies over 100 local emergency food pantries, meal sites, and community programs across the county. With food insecurity rising locally, maintaining a consistent pipeline of food distributions has become a top priority for regional organizers.
During his presentation to local business leaders and civic members at the Binghamton Rotary Club, Aylesworth highlighted the strategic steps CHOW is taking to keep warehouse shelves stocked and expand distribution capacity to ensure no family goes without support.
Community-led initiatives and civic organizations play a crucial role in supporting local hunger relief efforts. Aylesworth emphasized that meeting today’s unprecedented level of need requires continued collaboration between local government, non-profit partners, and civic clubs like the Rotary.
To learn more about local food assistance programs or find to out how to support emergency pantries in Broome County, visit the Broome County Council of Churches.