Our ASMS family community is a generous one with a well-established tradition of supporting the Food Bank of the Southern Tier through monetary donations and volunteerism. We are holding our annual fundraiser during the months of February and March to support the Food Bank Back Pack Program. What is the BackPack Program? Children who qualify for the Back Pack Program receive packs of nutritious, kid-friendly food on Fridays and before holiday breaks at school. The Back Pack program helps ensure that every child returns to school ready to learn. Last year, at ASMS we raised over $2,000, exceeding our fundraising goal!

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is committed to creating a future without hunger where access to healthy food by all is recognized as fundamental to the well-being and success of individuals and the foundation of a strong, vibrant society. Our service area includes Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins counties, covering nearly 4,000 square miles. Our partnership with member agencies across our service area is crucial to our mission as they ensure the food we acquire and distribute gets to the people who need it most.

All donations small or large will be very appreciated!

~ $5 donated = can feed a child over a weekend

~ $25 donated = 6 children

~ $50 raised = 12 children

~$100 donated = 24 children

~$250 donated = 60 children