{"id":108782,"date":"2026-01-18T08:57:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T13:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=108782"},"modified":"2026-01-18T10:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T15:44:48","slug":"catholic-charities-tompkins-tioga-launches-new-mobile-community-kitchen-tioga-f-r-e-s-h","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2026\/01\/18\/catholic-charities-tompkins-tioga-launches-new-mobile-community-kitchen-tioga-f-r-e-s-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Catholic Charities Tompkins\/ Tioga Launches New Mobile Community Kitchen: Tioga F.R.E.S.H."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Catholic Charities Tioga recently announced the arrival of Tioga F.R.E.S.H. (Food Resources Everyone Should Have) Community Kitchen on Wheels, designed to address food insecurity and the growing community need across Tioga County.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Tioga F.R.E.S.H. is a mobile food truck that will provide meals to anyone who needs them, reinforcing Catholic Charities\u2019 mission to support all people in need.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis project is a powerful example of how we meet people where they are. With dignity, compassion, and practical support,\u201d said Renee Spear, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Tompkins\/Tioga. \u201cTioga F.R.E.S.H. is more than a food truck. It is a commitment to community, to equity, and to ensuring that no one is forgotten or left behind.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/18085542\/Food2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-108784 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/18085542\/Food2.jpg\" alt=\"Catholic Charities Tompkins\/ Tioga Launches New Mobile Community Kitchen: Tioga F.R.E.S.H.\" width=\"600\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/18085542\/Food2.jpg 600w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/18085542\/Food2-300x166.jpg 300w, http:\/\/d28r85ckdoaa46.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/18085542\/Food2-120x67.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>The food truck will be based at Catholic Charities Tioga, located at 932 W. River Road, Nichols, N.Y., and will operate Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with rotating Tuesdays at locations throughout the county to expand access.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The project was made possible by funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), with critical oversight and support from the Tioga County Department of Economic Development and Planning. Catholic Charities worked closely with the department throughout the application and<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>implementation process and after the grant was awarded.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are incredibly grateful for the partnership and guidance provided by the Tioga County Department of Economic Development and Planning,\u201d Spear added. \u201cTheir support helped turn an idea rooted in compassion into a tangible resource for our community.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Additional funding was generously provided by NECA and IBEW, which contributed $15,000, and by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, which awarded $20,000 toward both the food truck and pantry.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Tioga F.R.E.S.H. food truck was built by JP Food Trucks, located in Alden, New York, a Buffalo suburb,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>and is scheduled for delivery at the end of January. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow, with official operations beginning shortly thereafter. Staff training will also take place in preparation for service.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis truck represents months of planning, collaboration, and heart,\u201d said Jo DiFulvio, Director of Programs. \u201cFrom the earliest conversations to seeing it come to life, this project has been about creating real access to food and meeting people with respect and care. I am beyond excited to see the impact Tioga F.R.E.S.H. will have.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Catholic Charities sees Tioga F.R.E.S.H. as the beginning of broader possibilities for mobile outreach and expanded food access throughout the region.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are just getting started,\u201d DiFulvio added. \u201cThis truck opens the door to so many opportunities: partnerships, expanded services, and deeper connections within our community.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>More information about the official opening will be announced soon.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catholic Charities Tioga recently announced the arrival of Tioga F.R.E.S.H. 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