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“The state senator praised A Single Bite for combating food insecurity which she said has seen a huge increase during the pandemic. She also noted how they make meals with fresh produce from local farms, which also helps them at a tough time. ‘It's a win-win philosophy that I fully embrace,’ said Metzger.”

"Local Organizations Partner Together in Time of ‘Great Need’ '' - Sullivan County Democrat Full Article

“We saw the real issue of food insecurity and that there is a visceral need in Sullivan County. Tonight someone who lives possibly next door will go to bed not having had enough to eat, and that simply cannot be. Our march is now to eradicate food insecurity and also continually educate the next generation so they can be healthier." - Sims Foster, co-founder of A Single Bite as told to Sabrina Artel. Link to full interview here.

"These are neighbors, people that live down the street; there are kids that go to bed without food so we feel it's our obligation to help with that," said Kirsten Foster, who co-founded A Single Bite with her husband, Sims.

The family meal program was launched in March when they realized that many Sullivan County families were finding it hard to put food on the table due to the pandemic. According to Feeding America, nearly 20 percent of children in Sullivan County are food insecure.”

View the segment here.

"When schools shut down in March, Sullivan County’s school districts continued to provide free lunch, and sometimes also breakfast, to children who qualified. The families in need were identified through this existing list. Knowing that one school-aged student who needs a meal likely indicates a whole extended family that may also have less than they need, A Single Bite, founded by Kirsten and Sims Foster of Foster Supply Hospitality, stepped in to kick their offerings into high gear. ‘Being in the restaurant business and relying on incredible purveyors and farmers who saw 99% of business disappear. We realized we could help replace at least some of the restaurants that stopped purchasing from them and feed our neighbors with food grown and raised by our neighbors.’”

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“We began talking about food insecurity issues in our county,” said Kirsten [Foster, Co-Founder of Foster Supply Hospitality]. “For many kids, the only reliable meals they get are at school. We were wondering what happens to them when they don’t go to school, when they don’t get those meals. And then we started wondering about their families.” - Tablet Magazine Writer & Editor, Mark Sullivan

“It Takes a Hamlet” Full Article

“When neighbors are struggling, it is imperative for those who can assist to do so,” said [Sims] Foster. “Action is necessary. I can think of no need more acute than that of people not having food in a crisis.” - Livingston Manor Central School student & Manor Ink Editor-in-Chief, Marlee Madison

"Pandemic Fuels Local Food Crisis" - Full Article

“During the COVID-19 crisis, they’ve shifted their focus to feeding their neighbors. Another part of A Single Bite’s mission is addressing the local and national concern of food insecurity. Because of their connections with local schools and A Single Bite Executive Director Audrey Garro and business professional hands available during the crisis…they were able to mobilize an effort to feed the community.” - Catskills Confidential Editor, Joseph Abraham

“The Months Ahead in Tourism and Hospitality” - Full Article

“The nonprofit organization A Single Bite and Foster Supply Hospitality have organized to supplement school efforts by feeding more than 300 people who are especially at risk for food insecurity. Family meals are being coordinated with school administrators and delivered to Livingston Manor, Roscoe and Sullivan West schools for distribution.” - Livingston Manor Central School student & Manor Ink Reporter, Jacob Pasquale

“Now, Nothing is the Same” - Full Article

“A Single Bite is intended to educate students about real food and offer them unforgettable food-related experiences. The students vividly recalled the flavors and textures of the dishes, and many discovered that they enjoyed foods they were previously reluctant to try.” - Livingston Manor Central School student & Manor Ink Reporter, Demi Budd

“Program Takes Bite out of Poor Health” - Full Article

A Single Bite Kicks off Program for Sullivan County - On a chilly Saturday evening in November 2019, a small yet enthusiastic group gathered for an intimate event to celebrate A Single Bite, a free, interactive, volunteer-presented program that empowers students to care about the food they eat and where it comes from. The intimate dinner party held at The Arnold House Greenhouse in Livingston Manor, served as a kick-off for both fundraising and community awareness of the project as the foundation enters its fifth year. Check out highlights from the event below and click here to view all photos from the event, by Daphne Laput Photography.