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From Fay’s to Food

When I was a child, my grandparents had a shop called Gil’s in the Ilion Fay’s Mall. I absolutely loved going to work with them and visiting with all the different shop owners. For a brief period, they also opened Grace’s Alli Café, which was next door to Gil’s. Fast forward over 25 years later, […]

Food Security and Emergency Preparedness

Food security is a critical aspect of disaster preparedness. Emergencies like floods, tornadoes, pandemics, and storms can disrupt food supplies. One of the first steps in creating a food security plan is to understand the local needs, including the specific food security challenges and vulnerabilities of the population. With Herkimer County being number one in […]