From Informal Beginnings to Lasting Impact

Take a trip through our history, starting from simple beginnings to making a real difference in our community.

Our Timeline of Innovation and Community Impact

1952

Informal Beginnings

1967

Incorporated as Southwestern Area Migrant Committee of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties (SWAMC)

1989

Completed Coburn Block Redevelopment

1999

Began Gleaning Project and Breathe Easy Program

2002

Began Coburn Block North Project - Warehouse Initiative

2002

Purchased 123 Central Avenue – Countywide Warehouse Operations

2003

Expanded Gleaning Project to Include a Total Food Recovery Program

2004

Opened Garment Gallery, Too in Ripley

2005

Ripley After School Nutrition Program Partnership

2006

Silver Creek After School Nutrition Program Partnership

2006

Initial Beginnings of Ebay Initiative

2008

Food Recovery Project

2009

Community Gardens

2010

Cooking and Nutrition Classes

2015

Coburn Block Facade Renovation

2018

Moved to 319 Washington Avenue, Dunkirk NY

2019

Recieved DEC Grant for Gleaning Project Coordinator and Beginnings of Hydroponic Project

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