The Herkimer County Hunger Coalition is a non-profit organization comprised of civic groups, fraternal organizations, buisnesses and individuals located in and around Herkimer County.

Purpose: To raise funds, attract volunteers and help area food pantries deal with the increasing number of hungry people in Herkimer County.

Members: Herkimer Elks Lodge, Herkimer Lions Club, Herkimer Rotary Club, Herkimer Area Resource Center, Herkimer County Trust Co, Remington Arms Hands Across the Valley, Rural/Metro Medical Services, Little Falls Moose, WXUR 92.7FM, WNRS 1420AM, Herkimer Polish Community Home, Frankfort Kiwanis, WRCK 107.3 FM, WUTR TV 20, Little Falls Rotary.

Cooperating Agencies: Food Bank of Central New York; Catholic Charities of Herkimer County; WIC; Food Pantries of Ilion/Frankfort, Herkimer/Mohawk; Little Falls; Kuyahoora Area; Dolgeville Area; West Winfield; Old Forge and Inlet; Salvation Army of Herkimer County.

Accomplished Goals:
Funded Mass Food Distributions
Sponsored Holiday Food Baskets for Easter,
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Provided volunteers for Food Service Activities
Established a Mass Food Distribution site in Herkimer
Initiated a Food Sense Sponsor Program
Addressed the New York State Hunger Task Force
Created a Mobile Food Pantry that serves all of Herkimer County
Created a Food Security Coordinator Position for Herkimer County

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