Help VAST and the Binghamton University Q Alumni Network's Food Drive for CHOW!

Food is a human right and is an immediate and tangible way to help our community!

Accepting donations: APRIL 1 - April 24

At the following locations:

Binghamton University Q Center
Bartle Library: Library South Ground 549 (LS-G549)

Binghamton University Union - Donation Location (near Dunkin Donuts)
4400 Vestal Parkway E, Vestal

Howard Hanna Lobby
3630 George F Hwy. Endwell

Howard Hanna Lobby 
4747 Parkway E, Vestal

Evergreen Park Management Office 
201 Evergreen Street, 1-1B, Vestal

The Puzzled Players Improv Theater
April 10 and April 24, 7 PM - 9 PM at 19 Madison Ave, Endicott

 
April 30 two shifts of volunteers going to CHOW's warehouse. They will sort food donations and put together meal kits for families. Volunteers must register through the Binghamton University's Global Days of Service registration page. Please select Q Alumni Network: CHOW / VAST Sorting and Packing - shift 1 (5 PM - 6 PM) or Q Alumni Network: CHOW / VAST Sorting and Packing - shift 2 (6 PM - 7 PM).

The Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW®) is a network of food pantries in Broome County that aims to make emergency food available to people in need of short-term assistance. Visit https://broomecouncil.net/chow/ for more information.

• CHOW distributed over 3.8 million pounds of food in 2024, serving over 3.2 million meals in Broome County!
• CHOW salvaged 3.25 million pounds of food from local stores and restaurants last year, all redistributed to families instead of ending up in landfills!
• CHOW provides services to over 120 pantries, meal sites, and residential homes in our network at no charge.

CHOW Shopping List Recommendations:
Cereal - kid-friendly ones
Beans - black beans and pinto beans
Soup - chicken noodle, tomato, clam-chowder, potato, minestrone
Canned Vegetables - corn, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes
Pasta - spaghetti sauce and assorted pastas
Fruit Cups - mixed fruit, mandarin oranges, pears
Rice - long and jasmine
Canned Meat - tuna and chicken

Please avoid glass jars as they can break in transport!

Additional useful items to include: dishwashing detergent, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, diapers and baby wipes, spices/seasonings, tea and coffee, shelf-stable boxed milk.

Need an alternative drop-off option or have any questions?
Contact us at Founder@vastny.org or on Facebook/Instagram @vast.ny