ASA Western NY Chapter Members Volunteer at Food Bank Event

ROCHESTER, NY– American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Western NY Chapter members volunteered at an Oct. 17 Foodlink event in Rochester, NY.

Based in Rochester, NY Foodlink is the Feeding America food bank serving neighboring counties in that region.

“For more than 40 years, we have leveraged the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities. Through good stewardship, innovation and collaboration, Foodlink mobilizes a diverse network of community partners to eradicate both the symptoms and root causes of hunger,” according to Foodlink’s website.

Approximately 20 people volunteered at the Foodlink event, including 4 ASA members and a number of potential ASA members, according to ASA Western NY Chapter Vice President Ivy P. Wan-Beltejar, ASA.

“Foodlink receives donations from local grocery stores and other entities (primarily of things they cannot sell for whatever reason) and re-distributes the items to those in need,” Wan-Beltejar said. ”For this project, we sorted the donations into various categories. The sorted items are then taken to the various community agencies and for distribution to individuals.”

ASA’s Western NY Chapter has also participated in Habitat for Humanity volunteer activities.

“We all enjoyed volunteering with Foodlink. It gave us a chance to catch up with each other and meet potential members. We will likely do a similar project next year,” Wan-Beltejar added.

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