Food Security News - South End Children's Cafe

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SEFCU, CAP COM donate over $350K to local food pantries

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— SEFCU and CAP COM, two local credit unions, have donated over $350,000 to nearly 50 food pantries and rescue missions in the Capital Region, Binghamton, Buffalo, and Syracuse areas...

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Partnership to deliver gifts through the Adopt-A-Family program

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — The Albany County Legislature's Democratic Majority has partnered with the Albany County Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to provide several families with essential items this holiday season...

South End Children’s Café secures $50,000 in state support.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– Leaders of the South End Children’s Café announced Friday that $50,000 of State funds have been earmarked for the Café...

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Founder of South End Children's Café honored as 'Woman of Distinction'

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Every year, the New York State Senate recognizes and celebrates a group of outstanding women whose accomplishments and dedication make a difference...

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South End Children's Cafe volunteer goes above and beyond

The rise in food insecurity has been felt throughout the state. In Albany, the South End Children’s Cafe says it is helping more families than ever before...

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Amidst the recent violence, a non-profit café serves as a haven for kids in Albany.

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Five shootings in five days in the City of Albany have left three people dead and seven others injured...

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Local Laborers' 190 Donates Pjs and Pillows to South End Children's Cafe

It's the season of giving, and local organizations are working hard to try to fill wish lists of families in need across the Capital Region...

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Love helps Albany nonprofit meet weekly food donation goal

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— After plumbing issues put a damper on preparations for the South End Children’s Cafe’s weekly food donations to families in the neighborhood, the group put a call-out for help to their friends via texts and social media. One hour later, love had stepped in...

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Donations Keep South End Children's Cafe Feeding Families

Trays of chicken, canned goods, snacks, and other essential items were unloaded from a van and transported into the South End Children’s Café on Monday. “We’ve donated anything from shampoo, any food items, dry items,” said Anthony Fresina, the business manager for Laborers’ Local Union 190...

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‘Mother of Albany’ Fights Food Insecurity with Love

Once the school day ends, the South End Children’s Cafe comes to life.
Tables are crowded with crayons, legos, and board games. The scent of fresh, home-cooked, healthy meals fills the air. Some call it “magical chaos.” Others call it love...

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A big effort by a small program

Joshua Cuebas, 12, goes to the South End Children's Café after school. One day, when it was time to go home, the sound of gunshots was heard near his house. Even though it was time to close, the cafe's founder and director, Tracie Killar, insisted he stay...