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CHOW celebrates 50 years of fighting hunger with 44th annual CHOW Fest

Sep 25, 2026 | Blog

By Jolie Jenkins Published: Sep. 24, 2026 at 3:26 PM EDT JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WBNG) — The Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse invites the Broome County community not only to celebrate its 50th birthday, but to recognize decades of county efforts. The 44th Annual...

CHOW hosts 43rd annual Chow Hunger Walk

Aug 11, 2025 | Blog

JOHNSON CITY (WBNG) — The 43rd annual Chow Hunger Walk will be hosted at the Oakdale Commons Sep. 20, 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. The event is hosted every year to raise funds and awareness about food insecurity. This free, fun, family event is open to the whole community....

Southern Tier Organizations Receive Donation from Broadview Federal Credit Union

Dec 21, 2023 | Blog

A handful of organizations in the Southern Tier were the recipients of money from Broadview Federal Credit Union. Overall, $380,000 in short-term investments was awarded to 46 food pantries, rescue missions, and shelters in the state. These donations will fight hunger...

CHOW Hunger Walk 2023!

Sep 7, 2023 | Blog, Council Happenings

Save the date for Saturday, September 23rd. You don’t want to miss this year’s CHOW Hunger Walk 2023! We’ll walk together to stomp out hunger at 3:30 and then we’re taking over the Oakdale Commons from 3-6pm for an afternoon of fun for the...

Don’t miss THIS SUNDAY June 25th CONCERT FOR CHOW!!!

Jun 23, 2023 | Blog, Council Happenings

Music for the Mission will be raising money for CHOW at Touch of Texas on Front Street in Binghamton through a benefit concert featuring Devon Lawton & The Inlaws! “The doors at Touch of Texas will open at noon on Sunday and your $5.00 donation upon entry...

Vestal High IB students devote day of service

May 18, 2023 | Blog

VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Some students from Vestal High School will be dedicating a day of service to two local non-profits. Students in Vestal High School’s International Baccalaureate classes have scheduled their annual community activity service (CAS) projects at...