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Erie County deputies helping Western New York [Video]

It’s a tradition now dating back 20 years, and it’s all about helping the community

BUFFALO, N.Y. — One of Buffalo’s best Easter traditions returned to the Broadway Market Sunday.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Reserve Unit saddled up for its annual “Mounted for Meals Food and Fund Drive.” This is the 20th year for the fundraiser.

Members set up outside the market asking for donations to help the Response to Love Center. Sister Mary Johnice with Response to Love tells 2 on Your Side today’s drive will go a long way, saying “The canned goods that will be given will be used in the dining room as well as the food pantry. Some of the funds that come in will be used for extra food that we need especially because of budget cuts that have happened.”

The Broadway Market will have extended hours all week long before closing down on Easter and reopening on Dyngus Day. …

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen