The staff and board of Cortland Loaves and Fishes would like to extend a Happy Thanksgiving to all the volunteers, guests, and donors who make it possible to continue the mission to feed those in need in our community.
The staff and board of directors are very proud and honored to be chosen as the 2023 Non-Profit of the Year by the Cortland Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director Kim Hill, strives each day to provide a nutritious meal in a safe setting, with genuine hospitality for all our guests. It is only with her commitment to excellence and the desire to feed those in need that we could even be considered for this award. Loaves & Fishes has extended this mission to address food insecurity in our community by funding six school food programs. These initiatives provide weekend meals to those at risk students in our local school districts, and will serve approximately 25,000 meals annually in these six programs. Our sincere gratitude is extended to the Cortland Chamber of Commerce [...]
Volunteers cheerfully served over 140 guests on November 17th with a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and a mouthwatering selection of fresh desserts.
A big thank you to the NYSEG Cortland office employees for the food donations collected to support the efforts of Cortland Loaves & Fishes. The donated items will be used in the free daily meal program that serves about 100 patrons each day. Thank you NYSEG Cortland!
Our 2023 Free Holiday Meals are Scheduled! Please Join Us Thanksgiving Dinner 2023 served over 140 guests, see pics on our Thanksgiving page. Christmas on December 15th 3:30-5:30 We'd love your company at eat-in dining, or you may bring your own container for take-out.
A huge "thank you" goes out to the Feed Our Neighbors group of Grace & Holy Spirit Church for serving meals for two weeks this summer. Our staff enjoyed a much needed vacation, and our guests did not miss a meal. We are so thankful for your generosity and willingness to help!
With the generous cooperation of Adhan Piping Company (Route 13, Cortland) and ONCO Fermentations (Meeting House Road West, Tully), Cortland Loaves & Fishes has been able to generate approximately $100.00 per month through bottle and Can donations. If you would like to help please leave your bottles and cans at either location. Kindly be sure that the bottles and cans have been rinsed and that storage bags are securely tied. Our Board Members, on a rotating basis, are picking up from both locations and delivering the cans and bottles to a local redemption center. If you are interested in volunteering for this ongoing fundraiser, please contact Kim at the Loaves & Fishes office at (607) 756-6195.
A huge "Thank You!" goes out to SUNY Cortland student, Katherine Kressner for designing our Empty Bowls logo! We are thrilled to use this new logo for years to come. Have you reserved your tickets for Empty Bowls 2023 yet? We would love to have you join us on October 28. There are only 250 tickets available, and they are going quickly -- call Kim at 607-756-6195 to reserve yours today (donation of $50-$100 per ticket)
A huge "thank you" goes out to Brookley Abbate, Lauren Nels, and the students of Homer Junior High School for their Empty Bowls fundraiser in March. These student-made bowls were sold at SUNY Cortland's Dowd Fine Arts Gallery during the Imagination Celebration. All proceeds were donated to Cortland Loaves and Fishes! We truly appreciate their creativity and generosity! Join us for Empty Bowls 2023 on October 28. Tickets will be on sale soon!
Click the link below to see the Mobile Medical Unit at Cortland Loaves & Fishes Featured on Spectrum News: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/CTV/2023/03/01/cortland-nonprofit-and-healthcare-facility-partners-to-provide-mobile-care#
