Episode 20 - Mark Quandt (Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY Executive Director)

Upstate Regular

English - April 24, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB
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Previous Episode: Episode 19 - COVID-19 Confirmed Case Interview

Next Episode: Episode 21 - Gareth Rhodes (NY COVID19 Task Force Member / Deputy Superintendent & Special Counsel at the NYS Dept. of Financial Services)

This week, Shane interviews the Executive Director of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, Mark Quandt. Quandt graduated from SUNY Albany with a Masters in Social Work and immediately applied for a position with the food bank. Shortly after in 1984, he was promoted to Executive Director. This interview touches on the role of the Regional Food Bank, how it operates, the impact COVID-19 has had on its important work, and how you can support its mission.

The Food Bank, headquartered in Latham, NY provides food to charitable agencies serving the hungry and disadvantages in 23 Upstate New York counties. It provides 35 million pounds of food a year to about 1000 agencies.

You can help the Food Bank during this incredibly difficult time by donating food and/or money, and by volunteering. Find out more about helping out at their website:
https://regionalfoodbank.net/ .

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