Our Services
CHOW®
The Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW®) is a network of food pantries located in Broome County with the goal of making emergency food available to people requiring short-term assistance.
CHOW® Hunger Walk 2023 Information
CHOW® Hunger Walk 2023 Just Giving
2.72 million meals distributed annually
118+ local pantries and meal sites
3.26 million pounds of food recovered each year
30,000 meals distributed per summer
Chow® Warehouse
Receives, stores, and sorts donated and purchased food to be distributed throughout our local network of food pantries and meal sites.
Food Pantries/Meal Sites
Call the CHOW® Hotline at (607) 723-8960 or First Call for Help at 211 for a food pantry referral.
Broome Bounty
Recovers food that would normally be thrown away from local grocery stores and restaurants and distributes it to emergency food programs.
Summer Food Program
Provides meals throughout the summer to children who rely on free and reduced lunch during the school year
Faith In Action Volunteers
Faith in Action Volunteers (FIAV) empowers people ages 60+ to be active, engaged, and involved in their community. FIAV mobilizes a network of volunteers to provide free social programs and care partnerships.
13,000 miles travelled to help older adults per year
1,500 shopping trips annually
15 ramps built annually
1,400 meals provided per year
200 worship services conducted annually
Faith In Action Volunteers (FIAV)
Provides non-medical home services such as companionship, reassurance calls, and transportation to medical appointments.
Grocery Shopping Services
Volunteers assist with grocery shopping in a variety of ways, including transportation or shopping from a list.
Ramp It Up
Meets the needs of home-bound individuals while providing youth the opportunity for hands-on learning and community service through the construction of wheelchair ramps.
Chop and Chat
Promotes healthy eating habits and socialization for seniors by providing fresh, healthy ingredients and recipes in a group setting at local senior centers and living facilities.
Senior Living Ministry
Volunteer clergy and lay people provide worship services at local nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Hospital Ministry
The Hospital Ministry brings comfort and hope to patients, families, and staff at Wilson and Binghamton General Hospitals.
Updated photo of the current chaplains for UHS, from left to right are:
Deacon William Fitzpatrick
Deacon Gregory Hrostowski
Deacon Adeolu Ademoyo
Deacon Paul Heiland
Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson
16,000 people served annually
On-Call Chaplains
Available 24/7 to provide confidential visits, support for family members, and advocacy with support personnel.
Our Ecumenical Spirit
Allows for spiritual care for anyone from any religion. Chaplains contact churches and other outside resources as needed.
Grief and Loss Workshops
Help staff, families, and community members cope with the loss of loved ones.
Interfaith Chapels
Offer a quiet place of reflection and prayer. Located on the third floor of Wilson Medical Center and Krembs 2 at Binghamton General Hospital.
Jail Ministry
The Jail Ministry exists to be a believable and effective witness pointing to God’s unconditional love as a source of emotional and spiritual renewal for those affected by the criminal justice system.
1,250 people receive services each year
24/7 availability for on-call chaplains
200 children connected with parents each year
1,500 cards and gifts distributed each holiday season
225 people receiving planning services each year
Jail Ministry
Supports individuals impacted by the criminal justice system and their families by providing worship services, pastoral care, recovery groups, advocacy, and release-planning services.
Spiritual Support
Available through chaplain visits, individual pastoral counseling, worship and Bible study opportunities, and interfaith religious accommodations.
Family Literacy Program
Records those who are incarcerated reading a book that their children receive. This program helps families to reconnect while also improving literacy.
Around Christmas Time
Individuals who are incarcerated receive Christmas cards and small gifts from the Jail Ministry. Children also receive gifts from their parents involved with the criminal justice system.
Re-entry Program
Provide planning services as well as hygiene items, clothes, and bus passes to assist returning citizens often released with few resources in this transition.