Amanda's Weekly Digest 11.4.2025
Amanda Palme
Amanda’s WEEKLY EMAIL DIGEST!
Whoa! Is it just me, or have the last couple of weeks been a bit stressful?
I know what I am doing to reset and prioritize my physical and mental health. I am taking the next few Mondays off and spending that free time cuddling my dogs.
What are you doing to take care of yourself?
Here are some articles and self-care routines that you may find helpful.
Please share with your staff and volunteers, cuz if you are stressed, chances are they are too.
Self-Care: 12 Ways to Take Batter Care of Yourself
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Upcoming FBST Closing:
Please view our
2025 Holiday
/ Closing Calendar.
Holidays are also posted on our
Partner Calendar under Events.
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Sub-Distribution of Product Update:
We are running a little behind on inviting partners to sign the addendum. Please stay tuned, and we will be sending out those invites shortly.
Last week’s Sub-Distribution of Product Update:
Just a quick reminder! If your program shares excess product with another FBST partner, we need a signed Sub-Distribution Addendum on file by the deadline listed below.
This process helps ensure we continue to meet Feeding America’s national standards and can keep food flowing to the communities that count on us.
If you’re unsure how to proceed or need support, we’re just a call or click away.
- Complete our Sub-Distribution of Product Form
- An invitation to collaborate and sign the new Addendum with all eligible receiving partners will be sent via email once your Sub-Distribution of Product form is processed.
- Ensure food is transported safely per our standards
For more information, here is the video recording from last week’s webinar. Sub-Distribution of Product Webinar Video
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This week highlights:
- Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day HOLIDAY; FBST CLOSED
Upcoming:
- Tuesday, November 18 Open Office Hours w/ Amanda Amanda’s Zoom Link
- Friday, November 21 Agency Advisory Committee
Upcoming in November with FBST:
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Tuesday, November 11 |
Veterans Day HOLIDAY; FBST CLOSED |
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Tuesday, November 18, 11:30 am |
Open Office Hours w/ Amanda |
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Friday, November 21, 10:30 am |
Agency Advisory Committee |
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Thursday, November 27-Friday, November 28 |
Thanksgiving HOLIDAY; FBST CLOSED |
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Best,
~A
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Amanda S. Palme Hours: M-Th 8AM-4PM, Friday 8AM-1PM
Food Bank of the Southern Tier 607.796.6061 x4052 | amanda...@foodbankst.org 388 Upper Oakwood Ave. | Elmira, New York 14903
Working together to build and sustain hunger-free communities throughout the Southern Tier. |
Statement of Confidentiality This electronic message may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please delete it from your system and advise the sender. Email Disclaimer
FBST Programs
Amanda’s WEEKLY EMAIL DIGEST!
Hello, and happy December! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
We have a lot of updates for you, so please take a moment to review.
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2026 FBST Emergency Funding Update
We will be sending out detailed communications soon regarding emergency funding for 2026. Please keep an eye out for that email.
We will also be discussing the 2026 funding plan at the next Open Office Hours. Please join if you are able. We will send out a recording of the meeting.
- Monday, December 8 at 4pm Open Office Hours w/ Amanda Amanda’s Zoom Link
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🐷 2026 Holiday Ham Grant
Great news - our 2026 Holiday Ham Grant is officially happening! Get ready to bring some extra cheer to your community this spring. Here’s your application timeline:
Opens: December 15, 2025
Closes: January 30, 2026
Please note that applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered due to a limited number of hams available for distribution.
Eligibility is limited to current HPNAP partners in good standing with the Food Bank.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss your chance to apply!
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🤝2026 Partner & Program Renewals
The 2026 Partner and Program Renewal cycle will run during the following window:
- Opens: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Closes: Friday, February 27, 2026
Agencies will be responsible for:
- Logging into the Grants Management System
- Locating and completing the correct renewal form(s)
- Submitting required materials by the deadline.
It’s important that partners are comfortable navigating this system independently. This allows FBST staff to focus on support, review, and compliance.
If you experience any issues in the Grants Management System, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator for assistance.
Please Note: Agencies that do not submit renewal materials by February 27 will be considered out of compliance and may be suspended until all documents are completed and approved.
🎉 We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working with you in the year ahead.
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🚛 Senior MFP Delivery Schedule Changes Begin January 2026
This is a reminder that Senior MFP delivery will take place the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th full weeks of each month. All Reservations for January 2026 are due by December 31, 2025. Please click the link below to learn more.
Upcoming FBST Closing:
Please view our
2025 Holiday / Closing Calendar.
Holidays are also posted on our
Partner Calendar under Events.
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This week highlights:
- Thursday, December 4 Tompkins County Coalition Meeting Zoom Link
- Friday, December 5 Rescheduled SIMC Office Hours SIMC Office Hours Zoom Link
Upcoming Next Week:
- Monday, December 8 Open Office Hours w/ Amanda Amanda’s Zoom Link
- Tuesday, December 9 Schuyler County Coalition Meeting In Person
- Thursday, December 11 Steuben County Coalition Meeting In Person
- Thursday, December 11 Tioga County Coalition Meeting Zoom Link
Upcoming in December with FBST:
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Registration / Links |
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Thursday, December 4, 2-4pm |
Tompkins County Coalition Meeting |
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Friday, December 5, 11AM-noon |
Rescheduled SIMC Office Hours (taking the place of the regularly scheduled 4th Fridays of November and December due to holiday closures) |
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Monday, December 8, 4 pm |
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Open Office Hours w/ Amanda |
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Tuesday, December 9, 9:00-10:00am |
Schuyler County Coalition Meeting |
112 10th St Watkins Glen, NY 14891 |
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Thursday, December 11, 10-11am |
Steuben County Coalition Meeting |
Woodhull Food Pantry
Woodhull, NY 14898 |
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Thursday, December 11, 2-3pm |
Tioga County Coalition Meeting |
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Wednesday, December 17, 2-3pm |
Chemung County Coalition |
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Broome County Coalition Meeting |
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Winter Shutdown Week; no FBST deliveries or Mobile Food Pantries |
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New Year’s HOLIDAY; no FBST deliveries or Mobile Food Pantries |
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Best,
~A
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Amanda S. Palme |
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FBST Programs
Amanda’s WEEKLY EMAIL DIGEST!
Tis the season for change. In the next few weeks, we will be sharing some critical information for 2026.
Please prioritize these emails and meetings when you can, so that you and your program are informed for these changes.
Who’s joining me today for Open Office Hours, at 4pm!
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Virtual Forum on Hunger and Food Insecurity
- Date: Dec 10th, 2025, from 10-11:30am REGISTER HERE
- Feeding New York State, Hunger Solutions New York, Field & Fork Network, and the American Heart Association will be hosting the 3rd Annual Forum on Hunger and Food Insecurity in New York State. This webinar will provide an overview of the current food security policy efforts in New York State, gather insight from community advocates, and bring together a panel of legislators.
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Reminder: 2026 FBST Emergency Funding Update
We will be sending out detailed communications soon regarding emergency funding for 2026. Please keep an eye out for that email.
We will also be discussing the 2026 funding plan at the next Open Office Hours. Please join if you are able. We will send out a recording of the meeting.
- Monday, December 8 at 4pm Open Office Hours w/ Amanda Amanda’s Zoom Link
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Reminder: 🐷 2026 Holiday Ham Grant
Great news - our 2026 Holiday Ham Grant is officially happening! Get ready to bring some extra cheer to your community this spring. Here’s your application timeline:
Opens: December 15, 2025
Closes: January 30, 2026
Please note that applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered due to a limited number of hams available for distribution.
Eligibility is limited to current HPNAP partners in good standing with the Food Bank.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss your chance to apply!
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🤝2026 Partner & Program Renewals
The 2026 Partner and Program Renewal cycle will run during the following window:
- Opens: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Closes: Friday, February 27, 2026
Agencies will be responsible for:
- Logging into the Grants Management System
- Locating and completing the correct renewal form(s)
- Submitting required materials by the deadline.
It’s important that partners are comfortable navigating this system independently. This allows FBST staff to focus on support, review, and compliance.
If you experience any issues in the Grants Management System, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator for assistance.
Please Note: Agencies that do not submit renewal materials by February 27 will be considered out of compliance and may be suspended until all documents are completed and approved.
🎉 We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working with you in the year ahead.
Upcoming FBST Closing:
Please view our
2025 Holiday / Closing Calendar.
Holidays are also posted on our
Partner Calendar under
Events.
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This week highlights:
- Monday, December 8 Open Office Hours w/ Amanda Amanda’s Zoom Link
- Tuesday, December 9 Schuyler County Coalition Meeting In Person
- Thursday, December 11 Steuben County Coalition Meeting In Person
- Thursday, December 11 Tioga County Coalition Meeting Zoom Link
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Event |
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Monday, December 8, 4 pm |
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Open Office Hours w/ Amanda |
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Tuesday, December 9, 9:00-10:00am |
Schuyler County Coalition Meeting |
112 10th St Watkins Glen, NY 14891 |
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Thursday, December 11, 10-11am |
Steuben County Coalition Meeting |
Woodhull Food Pantry
Woodhull, NY 14898 |
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Thursday, December 11, 2-3pm |
Tioga County Coalition Meeting |
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Wednesday, December 17, 2-3pm |
Chemung County Coalition |
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Thursday, December 18, 9-10am |
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Broome County Coalition Meeting |
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Monday, December 22 - Friday, December 26, 2025 |
Winter Shutdown Week; no FBST deliveries or Mobile Food Pantries |
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New Year’s HOLIDAY; no FBST deliveries or Mobile Food Pantries |
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Amanda Palme
Amanda’s MONTHLY EMAIL DIGEST!
Happy 2026 folks!
We are changing things up a bit this year. Previously, we would share out a weekly update of upcoming events, important information, and recordings of previous meetings, going forward these emails with be monthly updates about two weeks after the monthly newsletter. The same information just will less clutter in your inbox.
In case you missed it, we will relink the Partner Newsletter that was sent earlier in the month.
FBST January ’26 Partner Newsletter
Upcoming FBST Closing:
Please view our
2025 Holiday / Closing Calendar.
Holidays are also posted on our
Partner Calendar under Events.
🔧FBST Freezer Shutdown
Starting Friday, February 6, the FBST freezer will be shut down for two weeks to make needed repairs. Here’s some additional information:
- The FBST will use a trailer to keep a limited supply of frozen foods available for those two weeks. We will carry the normal amount of top frozen foods: ground beef, chicken, and frozen vegetables
- For a few weeks leading up to Feb. 6, agencies will see fewer frozen items on the shopping list
- After the freezer is back up, it will take time to replenish the FBST's normal freezer shopping list
- The shutdown will not impact the supply of cooler, shelf-stable foods, or 2026 Spring holiday hams
- You may wish to increase your agency's frozen orders before the shutdown. If so, please do the following:
- Take into account your agency's freezer space when ordering
- Include notes in the order comments section to let the Food Bank know that your order is bigger than a normal order and that you have accounted for your space
- If there are changes to the Freezer Shutdown timeline, the Food Bank will provide regular updates in advance to help with your order planning
💻📞Stay in touch with your Programs & Partnership Coordinator for more information.
📅 Open Office Hours w/ Sarah Keenan: Sarah’s Zoom Link
- Monday, January 12, RECORDING
- Tuesday, January 27, 11:30 a.m.
LAST CALL: 🐷 2026 Holiday Ham Grant
Great news - our 2026 Holiday Ham Grant is officially happening! Get ready to bring some extra cheer to your community this spring. Here’s your application timeline:
Closes: January 30, 2026
Please note that applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered due to a limited number of hams available for distribution.
Eligibility is limited to current HPNAP partners in good standing with the Food Bank.
🤝2026 Partner & Program Renewals
The 2026 Partner and Program Renewal cycle will run during the following window:
- Opens: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Closes: Friday, February 27, 2026
Agencies will be responsible for:
- Logging into the Grants Management System
- Locating and completing the correct renewal form(s)
- Submitting required materials by the deadline.
It’s important that partners are comfortable navigating this system independently. This allows FBST staff to focus on support, review, and compliance.
If you experience any issues in the Grants Management System, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator for assistance.
Please Note: Agencies that do not submit renewal materials by February 27 will be considered out of compliance and may be suspended until all documents are completed and approved.
🎉 We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working with you in the year ahead.
Please check the Partner Calendar under Events for upcoming meetings, trainings, and events. Partner Calendar under Events.
Best,
~A
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Amanda S. Palme Hours: M-Th 8AM-4PM, Friday 8AM-1PM
Food Bank of the Southern Tier 607.796.6061 x4052 | amanda...@foodbankst.org
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Working together to build and sustain hunger-free communities throughout the Southern Tier. |
Statement of Confidentiality This electronic message may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please delete it from your system and advise the sender. Email Disclaimer
Amanda Palme
Amanda’s MONTHLY EMAIL DIGEST!
We are one month plus, into 2026, WOW!
There have been a lot of changes happening and families still needing food, so please share:
A success story from January from you and/or your team?
In case you missed it, we will relink the Partner Newsletter that was sent earlier in the month.
Upcoming FBST Closing:
Please view our
2025 Holiday / Closing Calendar.
Holidays are also posted on our
Partner Calendar under Events.
🔧FBST Freezer Shutdown
Reminder: The FBST freezer is shut down for about two weeks to make needed repairs.
Here’s some additional information:
- With limited frozen items available, please ensure that you are ordering shelf stable or cooler items to meet the dietary needs of your clients.
- After the freezer is back up, it will take time to replenish the FBST's normal freezer shopping list
- The shutdown will not impact the supply of cooler, shelf-stable foods, or 2026 Spring holiday hams
- If there are changes to the Freezer Shutdown timeline, the Food Bank will provide regular updates in advance to help with your order planning
💻📞Stay in touch with your Programs & Partnership Coordinator for more information.
🤝2026 Partner & Program Renewals
We are about 10 days away from the 2026 Renewal due date for all partners and programs.
FBST has sent reminder emails to all partners that have yet to submit their renewal.
If you experience any issues in the Grants Management System, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator for assistance.
Please Note: Agencies that do not submit renewal materials by February 27 will be considered out of compliance and may be suspended until all documents are completed and approved.
🎉 We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working with you in the year ahead.
📅 Open Office Hours w/ Sarah Keenan: Sarah’s Zoom Link
Upcoming
- Tuesday, February 24, 11:30 am
🤝 Agency Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting
Friday, February 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📑 2026-2027 HPNAP Operations Support – Capital Equipment
The next round of HPNAP grant applications open on March 1.
To support partners in completing the 2026-27 HNPAP OS-CE application, we will be offering the following virtual training sessions:
· Monday, February 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
· Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
· Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
· Friday, February 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
✏️Please register to attend one or more of the sessions. REGISTER HERE
If you have questions, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator for assistance.
🍎2026-2027 HPNAP Food Grant Application
The application period for the 2026–2027 HPNAP Food Grant is approaching. Please review the timeline and eligibility information below.
⌚ Application Timeline
· Opens: March 1, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
· Closes: May 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
✅ To be eligible for HPNAP Food Grant funding, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a current HPNAP-eligible partner with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, AND
- Complete and submit the application within the timeframe listed above
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- Be an Emergency Shelter, Community Meal Program, or Food Pantry, AND
- Have been a partner with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for at least six (6) months, AND
- Complete and submit the application within the timeframe listed above
✍ Important Notes:
HPNAP grant funds are intended to supplement and/or match a program’s existing efforts and should not be considered a sole source of funding.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator.
Please check the Partner Calendar under Events for upcoming meetings, trainings, and events. Partner Calendar under Events.
Best,
~A
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Amanda S. Palme Hours: M-Th 8AM-4PM, Friday 8AM-1PM
Food Bank of the Southern Tier 607.796.6061 x4052 | amanda...@foodbankst.org
Working together to build and sustain hunger-free communities throughout the Southern Tier. |
Amanda Palme
Amanda’s MONTHLY EMAIL DIGEST!
Happy March! Spring is right around the corner…
In case you missed it, we will relink the Partner Newsletter that was sent earlier in the month.
Upcoming FBST Closing:
Please view our
2025 Holiday / Closing Calendar.
Holidays are also posted on our
Partner Calendar under Events.
🍎2026-2027 HPNAP Food Grant Application
The application period for the 2026–2027 HPNAP Food Grant is approaching. Please review the timeline and eligibility information below.
⌚ Application Timeline
· Opens: March 1, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
· Closes: May 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
✅ To be eligible for HPNAP Food Grant funding, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a current HPNAP-eligible partner with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, AND
- Complete and submit the application within the timeframe listed above
—OR—
- Be an Emergency Shelter, Community Meal Program, or Food Pantry, AND
- Have been a partner with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for at least six (6) months, AND
- Complete and submit the application within the timeframe listed above
✍ Important Notes:
HPNAP grant funds are intended to supplement and/or match a program’s existing efforts and should not be considered a sole source of funding.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator.
📄 2026-2027 HPNAP Operations Support - Capital Equipment Grant Application
Application Timeline
· Opens: March 9, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
· Closes: May 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Training can be found on YouTube or linked in the application.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator.
📅 Open Office Hours w/ Sarah Keenan:
- Monday, March 9, 4:00 p.m. Register Here
- Tuesday, March 24, 11:30 a.m. Register Here
🤝 March Coalition Meetings
- Broome County: Thursday, March 19, 9:00 a.m. on Zoom
- Chemung County: Wednesday, March 18, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Zoom
- Schuyler County: Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. @ Schuyler Outreach
- Steuben County: Friday, March 20, 10:00 a.m. @ Jasper-Troupsburg Food Pantry
- Tioga County: Thursday, March 19, 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
- Tompkins County: Friday, March 27, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Zoom
🕒 Changes to SNAP “Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs)”
As of March 1, 2026, new federal SNAP regulations require “Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents” (ABAWDs) to meet new rules in order to receive SNAP benefits.
ABAWDs are defined as individuals that are between 18 and 64 years old and do not live with a child under age 14. The NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's SNAP website explains ABAWD work rules, time limits, how to meet work rules, and offers several resources.
🔜 With these rule changes, the Food Bank expects to see an increase in SNAP participants who are seeking volunteer opportunities at food pantries. In anticipation of this, the Food Bank is offering:
- A toolkit for partners who plan to accept SNAP participants as volunteers to help you through the process
- Trauma Informed Care Training to ensure volunteers are equipped to accept additional volunteers who are currently experiencing food insecurity
Stay tuned for these resources from FBST!
🤲 Meanwhile, check out these resources from NYS OTDA to help your clients navigate these changes:
Keep your SNAP Benefits Fact Sheet: This flyer helps SNAP recipients and organizations that work with them. It raises awareness and promotes compliance with ABAWD work rules.
You’re an ABAWD. Now what?: This flyer helps SNAP recipients understand what they need to do to keep their SNAP benefits. It tells them how to claim an exemption and how to meet the work rules.
👉 Tompkins County Specific Resource:
The Tompkins County Opportunity Finder was created to help Tompkins residents find volunteer, training or educational opportunities that count toward the federally mandated SNAP ABAWD work requirement. We hope to see similar resources in additional counties soon.
Amanda Palme
Amanda’s MONTHLY EMAIL DIGEST!
In case you missed it, we will relink the Partner Newsletter that was sent earlier in the month.
Upcoming FBST Closing:
Please view our
2025 Holiday / Closing Calendar.
Holidays are also posted on our
Partner Calendar under Events.
We are just over halfway through the HPNAP application period.
🍎2026-2027 HPNAP Food Grant Application (not optional for HPNAP agencies)
The application period for the 2026–2027 HPNAP Food Grant is approaching. Please review the timeline and eligibility information below.
⌚ Application Timeline
· Opens: March 1, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
· Closes: May 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
✅ To be eligible for HPNAP Food Grant funding, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a current HPNAP-eligible partner with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, AND
- Complete and submit the application within the timeframe listed above
—OR—
- Be an Emergency Shelter, Community Meal Program, or Food Pantry, AND
- Have been a partner with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for at least six (6) months, AND
- Complete and submit the application within the timeframe listed above
✍ Important Notes:
HPNAP grant funds are intended to supplement and/or match a program’s existing efforts and should not be considered a sole source of funding.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator.
📄 2026-2027 HPNAP Operations Support - Capital Equipment Grant Application (Optional)
Application Timeline
· Opens: March 9, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
· Closes: May 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Training can be found on YouTube or linked in the application.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your Programs & Partnerships Coordinator.
📅 Network Open Office Hours:
- Tuesday, April 28, 11:30 a.m. Register Here
- Monday, May 11, 4:00 p.m. Register Here
- Tuesday, May 26, 11:30 a.m. Register Here
📑 Agency Advisory Committee Meeting (AAC)
- Friday, May 15, 10:30 am
🕒 Changes to SNAP “Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs)”
As of March 1, 2026, new federal SNAP regulations require “Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents” (ABAWDs) to meet new rules in order to receive SNAP benefits.
ABAWDs are defined as individuals that are between 18 and 64 years old and do not live with a child under age 14. The NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's SNAP website explains ABAWD work rules, time limits, how to meet work rules, and offers several resources.
🔜 With these rule changes, the Food Bank expects to see an increase in SNAP participants who are seeking volunteer opportunities at food pantries. In anticipation of this, the Food Bank is offering:
- A toolkit for partners who plan to accept SNAP participants as volunteers to help you through the process
- Trauma Informed Care Training to ensure volunteers are equipped to accept additional volunteers who are currently experiencing food insecurity
Stay tuned for these resources from FBST!
🤲 Meanwhile, check out these resources from NYS OTDA to help your clients navigate these changes:
Keep your SNAP Benefits Fact Sheet: This flyer helps SNAP recipients and organizations that work with them. It raises awareness and promotes compliance with ABAWD work rules.
You’re an ABAWD. Now what?: This flyer helps SNAP recipients understand what they need to do to keep their SNAP benefits. It tells them how to claim an exemption and how to meet the work rules.
👉 Tompkins County Specific Resource:
The Tompkins County Opportunity Finder was created to help Tompkins residents find volunteer, training or educational opportunities that count toward the federally mandated SNAP ABAWD work requirement. We hope to see similar resources in additional counties soon.
💻📞As always, you can contact your Programs & Partnership Coordinator with questions about any grant process:
Broome & Tioga: Devin McLaughlin | 607-857-6887
Chemung & Tompkins: Amanda Palme | 607-796-6061 x4052
Schuyler & Steuben: Lindsay Aulin | 607-857-6140
Amanda Palme
Amanda’s MONTHLY EMAIL DIGEST!
In case you missed it, we will relink the Partner Newsletter that was sent earlier in the month.
Upcoming FBST Closing:
Please view our
2025 Holiday / Closing Calendar.
Holidays are also posted on our
Partner Calendar under Events.
📅 Network Open Office Hours:
- Tuesday, May 26, 11:30 am Register Here
- Monday, June 8, 4:00 pm Register Here
- Tuesday, June 23, 11:30 am Register Here
📑 County Coalition Meetings
- Schuyler: Tuesday, June 9, 9:00 am - 112 10th St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
- Chemung: Wednesday, June 17, 2:00 pm – Location TBD
- Broome: Thursday, June 18, 9:00 am – Location TBD
- Tompkins: Thursday, June 25, 2:00 pm – (May need to be rescheduled)
- Tioga: Thursday, June 25, 2:00 pm – (May need to be rescheduled)
- Steuben: TBD