Compassion Coalition, along with Baldor Specialty Foods and Redeemer Church in Albany, is distributing fresh produce for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers organized and packaged fresh produce to be distributed at various locations in Albany, to benefit vulnerable populations during this time, including school children. A total of 18,000 pounds of produce […]
Bargain Grocery donates 120,000 pounds of canned goods
Bargain Grocery donated 120,000 pounds of canned goods to area schools, food pantries, and rescue missions in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you to our valued customers! You’re not just shopping for great deals! We are about so much more than that! This is because of YOU! We are thankful for our local and […]
Compassion Coalition featured on Fox Business segment
Our founder Mike Servello was recently interviewed by Fox Business News below is the transcription of the interview and you watch the interview here. David Asman: Well, Thanksgiving marking the beginning of the season for giving and many businesses offer support to organizations, like the Compassion Coalition & Bargain Grocery. It’s a non-profit, it’s been working for […]
Compassion Coalition Founder and CEO in conversation with the New York City Food Policy Center
Mike Servello Sr. spoke with Hunter College’s New York City Food Policy Center on the past, present and future of Bargain Grocery, and how to improve our food system. Read the full interview here.