Thank you to WKTV for covering the aid we sent to the LA Fires. Please read our full press release
WNYT News Channel 13 Covers Bargain Grocery Troy Ribbon Cutting
On Friday, local officials and media previewed the upcoming Bargain Grocery in Troy, which will open later this summer. The store aims to address high food insecurity in the area, where one in nine New York families with children sometimes lack enough to eat, as reported by the New York State Comptroller’s Office. Located at […]
Times Union Albany Reports on Ribbon Cutting Troy Bargain Grocery
Thank you to reporter Andy Tsubasa Field from the Times Union for reporting on our construction ribbon cutting. Below is a summary of the article: Compassion Coalition is opening a new Bargain Grocery store at 558 River St. in Troy’s North Central neighborhood by August, aiming to provide affordable food in an economically disadvantaged area. […]
Compassion Coalition Sends $500,000 in aid to Vermont Flood Victims
Yesterday, on June 5th, trucks loaded with $500,000 worth of essential household items arrived in Vermont to help families devastated by the floods last July. Compassion Coalition organized this relief effort to support those in need. We were able to send dressers, beds, mattresses, air conditioners, grills, large and small appliances, and a host of […]
Thank you to Spectrum and Shalon Stevens for Featuring Bargain Grocery / Compassion Coalition
We appreciate Spectrum News and Shalon Stevens for spotlighting Bargain Grocery in their recent segment. We are located in a Utica NY neighborhood with limited transportation, our store provides affordable, nutritious food options to a diverse community, including a significant refugee population. This coverage comes at a crucial time, as findings from Cornell University’s Wage […]
NY1 Features Compassion Coalition in NYC Distributing Millions of Dollars in Goods For Free
Compassion Coalition was down in NYC and featured on NYC news NY1 . Compassion Coalition worked with Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez who has been a voice for those who are impoverished. Many of the recipients were so thankful for the food, clothing and products to help during this time. Pastor Mike Servello the CEO of Compassion […]