Broadview Responds to Growing Food Insecurity with $362,500 in Donations to Food Pantries Across New York
February 11, 2025
As food pantries across New York face an urgent need for resources, Broadview Federal Credit Union stepped in with a $362,500 donation to support 43 food pantries statewide. While past holiday donations often provide a short-term boost, many pantries now find their shelves bare as demand continues to rise. Broadview’s contribution will help bridge this gap and provide critical funding when it is needed most.
Employees from Broadview visited dozens of organizations across the state including Trinity Alliance, where they presented a donation to support the organization’s efforts in providing essential services to families in need.
Trinity Alliance CEO, Daquetta Jones-Johnson emphasized the impact of community partnerships in addressing food insecurity. “Our efforts to combat food insecurity would not be possible without partners like Broadview. Trinity's two food pantries served nearly 130,000 meals last year. It's donors like Broadview who keep children, adults and families from going hungry. It's that simple...and that important. Thank you to Broadview, its leadership, staff, and its members.”
At the same time, another two dozen Broadview employees personally delivered donation checks to the following pantries across the state, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to the communities it serves.
CAPITAL REGION
- Bethesda House
- Capital City Rescue Mission
- CAPTAIN Community Human Services
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
- City Mission of Schenectady
- Commission on Economic Opportunity
- Franklin Community Center
- Greater Galway Comm. Services Association
- Hope 7 Food Pantry
- IPH
- Joseph's House & Shelter
- LifeWorks Community Action
- Regional Food Bank of NENY
- Sycamore Collaborative
- South End Children’s Café
- St. Catherine’s Center for Children – Marillac Family Shelter
- St. Paul’s Center
- Stratton VAMC
- The Food Pantries for the Capital District
- Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region
- UAlbany Purple Pantry
- Unity House
- Veterans & Community Housing Coalition
- Wellspring
- YWCA GCR
- YWCA NENY
CENTRAL NY
- Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, NY
- Clear Path for Veterans
- Feed our Vets
- Food Bank of Central NY
- Meals on Wheels of Syracuse
- Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY
- Samaritan Center
- Syracuse Northeast Community Center
SOUTHERN TIER
- Binghamton Rescue Mission
- Broome County Council of Churches (CHOW)
- Clear Path for Veterans (Binghamton Canteen)
WESTERN NY
- Buffalo City Mission
- Compass House
- FeedMore of Western NY
- Response to Love
- St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy
- Blue Table Food Pantry – UB Campus
“At Broadview, our commitment to community goes far beyond financial services—we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors,” said Michael Castellana, CEO of Broadview Federal Credit Union. “By supporting organizations that are on the front lines of fighting hunger and food insecurity, we are helping to provide critical resources to those who need them most. Together, we can make a lasting impact and ensure more families have access to the food and support they deserve.”
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was also a beneficiary of today’s initiative. "Broadview Federal Credit Union is a tremendous community partner and their support is ensuring we are feeding more neighbors in need," said Tom Nardacci, Chief Executive Officer, Regional Food Bank. "We would not be able to meet the increasing needs of our communities throughout the Capital Region, Hudson Valley and Northern New York without the generosity and support from partners like Broadview Federal Credit Union. On behalf of our staff and thousands of volunteers, we thank you."
Broadview also made contributions to organizations in Buffalo and Syracuse as well, reinforcing its ongoing dedication to hunger relief initiatives across their branch footprint.
“I want to thank everybody for this beautiful gift which will help feed many people, especially, during this cold weather. God Bless all involved. We are so grateful for you,” stated Co-Founder and Co-Director Amy Betros of St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy in Buffalo.
“The greater Syracuse area is experiencing an unprecedented increase in homelessness, housing vulnerability, and food insecurity,” stated Michael F. Melara, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County. “Broadview Federal Credit Union has once again stepped-up to assist the most vulnerable members of our community through its generosity. We are both fortunate and blessed to call Broadview our partner and friend.”
About Broadview Federal Credit Union
Broadview is among the largest Credit Unions in New York State with nearly $9 billion in assets, more than 500,000 members, and more than 60 branches in the Capital Region, Binghamton, Syracuse, and Buffalo. Broadview is a people-first financial institution dedicated to providing best in class products and serves to our members, empowering our employees, and strengthening our communities through investments and volunteerism.
