{"id":35936,"date":"2021-03-16T13:52:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T17:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=35936"},"modified":"2021-03-16T19:00:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T23:00:21","slug":"adk-trust-fund-gives-relief-to-nonprofits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2021\/03\/adk-trust-fund-gives-relief-to-nonprofits\/","title":{"rendered":"ADK Trust Fund Gives Relief To Nonprofits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Adirondack Trust Co. Community Fund has awarded COVID-19 relief funding to local nonprofit organizations through the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, as well as Christ\u2019s Cupboard Food Pantry at the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This contribution will help local nonprofits combat food insecurity throughout Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties and was made possible through the ATCCF COVID-19 Relief Donor Advised Fund, officials said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The ATCCF COVID-19 Relief Donor Advised Fund was created in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding for the fund was made possible by donations made by community members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThe Adirondack Trust Co. Community Fund is thankful to be able to provide funding to these critical organizations that directly help others,\u201d said Advisory Committee Chair Brian Straughter. \u201cSupporting the local organizations that provide direct aid in their time of need is important, and we are grateful to assist in their work.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><!--more-->Many local nonprofit organizations have seen a drastic increase in their food program demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to LifeWorks Community Action\u2019s 2020 Annual Report, the number of meals provided through its food pantry in 2020 increased to over 300,000, compared to the 135,000 meals provided in 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cAdirondack Trust Company Community Fund\u2019s generous donation to the Regional Food Bank to assist 14 food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters will make a huge difference for them as they continue to address the increased need caused by the COVID pandemic,\u201d said Regional Food Bank of the Northeastern New York Executive Director Mark Quandt \u201cThe Food Bank\u2019s food distribution has grown nearly 40 percent since the pandemic hit the region last March, and many of the agencies we serve have experienced a similar increase in demand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cOn behalf of the Food Bank and these 14 agencies, I wish to express our deepest appreciation to the ATCCF for being such a valuable partner in the fight against hunger, especially at this time when the need is so great.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cSince COVID-19, our survivors have relied even more heavily on our food pantry. In the last quarter alone, we distributed more than 5,000 pounds of food to families.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The Regional Food Bank is such a blessing to all our nonprofits helping those in need,\u201d said Executive Director of Wellspring Maggie Fronk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The contribution will directly impact the following organizations: CAPTAIN Community Human Services, Family Service Association of Glens Fall, First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, Franklin Community Center, Inc. , L.E.A.P (formerly Washington County Economic Opportunity Council), LifeWorks Community Action (formerly Saratoga County EOC), Moreau Community Center,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Open Door Mission, Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs , Saratoga Senior Center, Shelters of Saratoga, SNACpack Program, Inc. , Veterans &amp; Community Housing Coalition, Wellspring and the Wilton Food Pantry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">People interested in learning more about contributing to the ATCCF COVID-19 Relief Donor Advised Fund can contact Caroline Putman at (518) 584-5844, ext. 2330.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Adirondack Trust Co. Community Fund has awarded COVID-19 relief funding to local nonprofit organizations through the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, as well as Christ\u2019s Cupboard Food Pantry at the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa. 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