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Saturday, April 27, 2013  Late last year the assumption food pantry and soup kitchen was in danger of closing its doors and abandoning nearly 900 families who depend on its service. After hearing news of its possible closing, local car dealer Billy Fuccillo stepped in to lend a helping hand.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The potential addition of a food pantry that serves veterans worries some Bagg's Square West businesses that it could hurt their revitalization efforts.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Toward the end of last year Assumption Food Pantry in Syracuse closed up its doors. More than one thousand families throughout Syracuse would have had to find a different place to get their food from.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Assumption Food Pantry will host a Spaghetti Supper on April 27 to help continue its mission of feeding the hungry on Syracuse's north side.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Thanks to your generosity, a struggling food pantry at risk of closing will keep its doors open. Central New York and the Fuccillo family have raised $150,000 for the Assumption Food Pantry on the north side of Syracuse.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  True to his word, Dominick Battaglia has come through for the struggling Assumption Church food pantry.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  While watching the morning news Tuesday, one story in particular pulled at the heart strings of car dealer Billy Fuccillo, who along with his son, decided to donate $50,000 to the Assumption Food Pantry.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Assumption Food Pantry on North Salina Street, which serves 900 families, is in dire straights and may close January 1.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  First grade student at Jamesville Elementary School, Melissa Crossett, has been collecting donations to give to the Jamesville Dewitt Food Pantry.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Local businesses, and the Sherrill community are coming together to stock the shelves of the Sherrill Food Pantry. It's to make sure families in need have many meals this holiday season.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  In Syracuse, homeless shelters see an increase in pregnant women

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  More people than ever are depending on Central New York food pantries to make ends meet.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  First of it's kind Healthy Pet Clinic in Syracuse helped needy pet owners in one of the most challenged neighborhoods in the city.  Central New York veterinarians and vets and students from Cornell University's acclaimed veterinary college volunteered their services.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  A staple of the summer eason is the downtown Syracuse farmers market.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  To reach it's goal, The Salvation Army needs to raise another $50,000 before Christmas Eve.