Attorney Lawrence Schillinger practices at his private firm in Albany, New York, where he focuses on environmental matters. Lawrence Schillinger concurrently serves as president of the board of directors for the Regional food Bank of Northeastern New York
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York has been a source of both food and hope for people in need since 1982. The organization collects and distributes more than 30 million pounds of food each year to support people in 23 counties.
Some students in the Northeastern New York community live with food insecurity. They generally qualify for free meals at school, but they may not have enough to eat over their weekends. To help these students thrive, the Regional Food Bank operates a special BackPack Program to discreetly supply them with food.
Qualifying students receive a backpack on Friday afternoons. These packs are filled with nutritious snacks, canned entrees, juice boxes, and other staples. The selection is different each week to offer a variety. The BackPack Program currently reaches more than 3,500 students in New York, and is growing stronger each year.
