The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Joins Forces with CFC to Support Food Access Efforts

Washington County, NY - On September 14, 2023, a truckload with 24 pallets carrying nearly 39,000 pounds of food from the Bishop’s Central Storehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah arrived at Comfort Food Community (CFC). The donation was presented by Bruce McLaughlin, local President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

(Left to Right) Amie Collins (CFC Executive Director), Bruce McLaughlin (President of the Albany Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), Jeffrey Bowers (CFC Food Center Manager), Christine Hoard (CFC Development Manager)

CFC Executive Director Amie Collins expressed her gratitude for the partnership saying, “We are honored to receive this generous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This partnership will help us continue our mission of providing real and nutritious food to those in need in Washington County and beyond.”

The delivery included staples like rice, beans, beef stew, and canned fruits and vegetables for the food pantry. CFC, who oversees the Greenwich Food Center and satellite food pantry at Cossayuna, offers a safe and welcoming environment for members of the community to access real, wholesome food.

CFC employees and volunteers get together to unload nearly 39,000 lbs. of food from the delivery truck!

Serving nearly 175 households per week through their pantry services, CFC uses the power of good food to eliminate hunger, support the local food economy, and build strong, healthy communities. In 2022, CFC moved more than 500,000 pounds through its service area of Washington, Warren, and Saratoga counties.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has over 30,000 congregations in more than 160 countries and territories. To contact a local congregation, you can go to their website.