Food Pantries remains Women’s Business Council’s adopted nonprofit
CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. » The Women’s Business Council of the Capital Region Chamber has announced that The Food Pantries for the Capital District will stay on as their Adopted Nonprofit for all of 2021.
The Food Pantries is currently the WBC’s Adopted Nonprofit for 2020, but due to COVID-19, fundraising for the nonprofit that’s normally done at in- person monthly programs and signature events couldn’t happen.
The WBC’s Adopted Nonprofit program began in 2002 as a means to educate and increase awareness of local nonprofit agencies, and to provide volunteer opportunities for WBC members. The Regional Food Bank was selected as the first adopted organization. It proved to be a rewarding experience for both the WBC members and the Food Bank, and it was decided to continue the program.
“On behalf of our more than 65 food pantries and the 65,000 people they serve, thank you to the Women’s Business Council for support-ing critical efforts to make
sure people have food across the Capital Region,” said Natasha Pernicka, executive director of The Food Pantries for the Capital District.
“Now, more than ever, coordinated food assistance efforts are helping people impacted by the pandemic and economic distress. Together we can do more than anyone of us alone. It is an honor to continue our partnership
through 2021.” The Food Pantries is a coalition of more than 65 food pantries in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties. During the pandemic, they reported that nearly half of their food pantries had an increase in demand and in response, they have had to increase their food distribution services by 50%.
Marna Redding, vice president of member services for the Capital Region Chamber, said, “The Capital Region Chamber is thrilled the Women’s Business Council is continuing to partner with The Food Pantries for the Capital District through the end of 2021 as their Adopted Nonprofit. We look forward to bringing more awareness and support to The Food Pantries for the Capital District!”