United Way of Broome County

10/16/2026

World Food Day | October 16

Everyone deserves access to enough nutritious food to thrive. This World Food Day, we’re recognizing the local organizations, volunteers, donors, and community members working every day to help ensure our neighbors have access to the food they need.

Together, we can build a stronger, healthier Broome County where no one has to worry about where their next meal will come from. 💙💛

10/15/2026

Wrapping up October Food Resources! 🎃

Below is a list of Food Resources from October 16th through the rest of October!

As always, to register for a distribution site, you will:

📞 Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-901-2180

💻 Register online: www.foodbankst.org/CFD

Through partnerships with 211 Susquehanna River Region, and the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, we’re working together to make sure our community has access to the food it needs.

10/13/2026

Putt your worries away this Saturday - Mini Golf Fundraiser with ELS!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 CKster’s, Vestal, NY
⛳ Mini Golf + Food Included

The United Way of Broome County Emerging Leaders Society is hosting their annual mini golf fundraiser! Enjoy an afternoon of fun and philanthropy at CK'Sters in Vestal! This is an opportunity to connect with your coworkers and fellow community members. 100% of funds raised will go to support community projects and programs through United Way of Broome County and our nonprofit partners.

Register yourself or a team here! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/els-2026-mini-golf-fundraiser

10/13/2026

This Past Saturday Was A Spook-tacular Time!🎃

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and volunteered at United Way of Broome County’s Annual Costume Giveaway in partnership with the Vestal Rotary!

Thanks to the generosity and support of our amazing community, we were able to help local families get ready for Halloween and make the season a little more special for local children. 🧡

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this event possible. Your kindness and generosity are what make our community such a wonderful place to live!

From all of us at United Way of Broome County, thank you for helping make Halloween a little more magical!

10/12/2026

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the history, resilience, and rich cultures of Indigenous communities. May we continue to learn, listen, respect, and uplift Indigenous voices. ❤️

Please note: United Way of Broome County offices will be closed Monday, October 12. 211 services will remain available to connect individuals and families with community resources.

10/09/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 🎃

Join United Way of Broome County for our annual Halloween costume giveaway! We will be giving away children's costumes TOMORROW from 9am-12pm at our office at 101 S. Jensen Road in Vestal!

Thank you to the Vestal Rotary for supporting this great event year after year!

🍁 Satruday, Oct 10th
🍁 9am-12pm
🍁 101 S. Jensen Rd. Vestal

One costume per child. Child must be present to receive a costume. Please share this with all your friends!

10/06/2026

POV: We are getting ready for the Halloween Costume Giveaway! 🎃

Join United Way of Broome County, in partnership with the Vestal Rotary, for our annual Halloween costume giveaway!

This year's giveaway will take place on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event will take place at our office at 101 S Jensen Rd in Vestal.

One costume per child. Child must be present to receive a costume. Please share this with all your friends!

10/05/2026

Please share the following Food Resources coming up! 🎃

October Food Resources in Our Community 🥕🍎

Access to nutritious food is essential for a strong community. From October 5–15, food distributions will be available at locations throughout Broome County. See the schedule below for distribution and registration dates.

As always, to register for a distribution site, you will:

📞 Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-901-2180

💻 Register online: www.foodbankst.org/CFD

Through partnerships with 211 Susquehanna River Region and the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, we’re working together to make sure our community has access to the food it needs. ❤

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

We are hiring! 📣

United Way of Broome County is looking for a Grant Writer & Fund Development Coordinator to join our team! This full-time position provides grant writing, fund development, and administrative support to our Community Initiatives & Planning Department.

If you’re a strong communicator who is passionate about strengthening our community and helping create meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Head over to our website to learn more about this opening and apply!

Link: https://www.uwbroome.org/grant-writer-fund-development/

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