{"id":108512,"date":"2025-12-16T09:54:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=108512"},"modified":"2025-12-16T09:54:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T14:54:31","slug":"community-helps-provide-more-than-750000-meals-through-the-food-bank-of-the-southern-tiers-15th-annual-virtual-turkey-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2025\/12\/16\/community-helps-provide-more-than-750000-meals-through-the-food-bank-of-the-southern-tiers-15th-annual-virtual-turkey-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Community helps provide more than 750,000 meals through the Food Bank of the Southern Tier\u2019s 15th Annual Virtual Turkey Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">ELMIRA, NY \u2013 Tioga Downs Casino Resort and the community came together to help provide more than 750,000 meals to those experiencing food insecurity in Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties during the Food Bank of the Southern Tier\u2019s 15th annual Virtual Turkey Drive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cOur community showed incredible generosity once again,\u201d said Mark Bordeau, president and CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. \u201cThanks to Tioga Downs Casino Resort and everyone who contributed, more than 752,000 meals will reach families across our region. Your support ensures our neighbors can celebrate with dignity and hope, and we are deeply grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">All donations made during the 15th annual Virtual Turkey Drive stay within the community. 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