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The Rotary Club of Buffalo will provide much-needed aid to two local organizations challenged to provide assistance to those in need of basic food supplies. The local service club has supported organizations throughout the region with both financial support and volunteering for over 100 years. In a recent decision, the 100-member club decided that immediate aid was needed due to unprecedented circumstances created by the coronavirus crisis. Gifts totaling $21,800 are being distributed equally to these two hard-working agencies to make food readily accessible. Buffalo Rotary President, Nora Eberl stated, “One of our club’s primary roles is to provide resources to those in our community who need help. In this case, we want to provide relief to those who are hungry and need to feed their families, but also those working day and night on the front lines of this horrible disease. While we do our part by staying home, we also want to reach out to help and to thank others for the incredible work they do and the sacrifices they are making. We hope our actions inspire other Rotary clubs and service organizations to consider doing the same.” FeedMore WNY exists to provide nutritious food and support to our hungry community members of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. During this difficult time, donations will help us keep up with the growing need for nourishing meals as school closings, reduced work hours and rising unemployment make more and more people vulnerable to hunger,” Tara A. Ellis, president and CEO of FeedMore WNY, said. “Last month, FeedMore WNY distributed 1.5 million pounds of food to our partner agencies and through community distributions in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We also distributed more than 27,600 meals each week to our homebound neighbors through our home-delivered meals program. We are grateful for the generosity of the Buffalo Rotary Club. This donation will allow us to distribute more food and provide more nutritious meals to our neighbors in need.” WNY Feeds the Frontline strives to help feed healthcare workers in WNY by supporting local restaurants and keeping nutritious meals available for these medical professionals and volunteers who are risking their lives daily to save others. By supporting this effort, Rotarians see a chance to help both our struggling restaurant industry and feed those who may not be home with family, who work long hours and in very stressful situations. Every $10 donated delivers one meal to a medical worker on the frontlines. Donations to WNY Feeds the Frontline are managed by 501(c)(3) Buffalo Renaissance Foundation. The New Era Foundation and Paramax Corporation are generously donating the extra energy necessary to coordinate daily operations. | ||