For
Immediate Release
7 December 2020
Contact:
Kerri
Green, President & CEO
Commerce
Chenango
(607)
334-1404
kgreen@chenangony.org
‘Spread the Word’
Holiday Meal Distribution Offered in Two
Locations
Norwich,
NY – Commerce Chenango is excited to announce the distribution of a holiday
meal in two Chenango County locations on December 18, 2020. The drive-thru
event is the collaboration of Commerce Chenango, SUNY Morrisville-Norwich
Campus, and NBT Bank in which a total of 400 complete meals will be distributed
between the two sites.
Lindsey
Lefevre, Director of SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus noted, “Community
collaboration is key in successfully planning and executing this type of event
and we are grateful for businesses, organizations and volunteers who consistently
assist with no hesitation. As we
continue to grapple with the effects of the pandemic this holiday season, it is
more important than ever that we remain committed in supporting local
businesses and those in need during these times.”
“NBT
is proud to partner with Morrisville College and Commerce Chenango to bring the
holiday food drive to our community,” says Pegi LoPresti, Corporate Relations
Manager for NBT Bank. “With numerous
challenges facing so many families this year, we’re proud to be able to provide
support that will truly make an impact during this holiday season. In addition
we thank the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, Helping Hands and the various
businesses who have contributed to support this initiative.”
Site
#1 will be at SUNY Morrisville, 20 Conkey Ave in Norwich and pick-up time is
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please call 607-334-5144 to reserve your holiday meal
ticket. Those attending at this location will also receive a hygiene bag, and
while supplies last, a children’s holiday bag, compliments of Helping Hands. Helping
Hands is a community organization that provides donated foods and other goods
at no cost to those in need.
Site
#2, manned by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, will be located in Bainbridge
at General Clinton Park; 2507 Hinkley Lane with a pick-up time of 2:00 p.m. –
3:30 p.m. The pre-registration contact number to reserve your meal ticket for
this site is 607-316-2319.
All
registrants will receive a full holiday meal including a turkey or ham,
stuffing, corn, green beans, pasta with sauce, potatoes, eggs, rolls and
Chobani yogurt.
Kerri
Green, President & CEO of Commerce Chenango adds “There is real need in
Chenango County, and the COVID-19 pandemic really shined a light on this in a
way we have never seen. To be able to collaborate with partners throughout
Chenango County to bring a holiday meal to 400 families just touches on the
need we see here. I hope that our holiday meal distribution event can bring
some relief to our families that are struggling; I only wish we could do more.
It’s been heartwarming to see how our businesses and community members have pulled
together for this event.”
For everyone’s safety pre-registration
is required for both locations (no walk-ins will be allowed) for the one location
you will be attending, and meal tickets will be limited to one meal kit per
car. Items will be placed in the trunk of each vehicle. Proper social
distancing, safety and public health hygiene practices will be adhered to
throughout the event. Patrons must remain in their vehicles at all times. Meals
will not be distributed prior to the site pick-up time.
Funding for this event was
provided by several organizations, and we wish to thank the Sherburne Big M,
Norwich Price Chopper, Sidney Great American, Smith’s Quality eggs, Nina’s
Pizzeria & Restaurant, and McCraith Beverages for their support.
