500 Hams Feed Families in Rome Thanks to 70 Volunteers

When 500 families in Rome, New York needed help putting food on the table, 70 volunteers showed up with hams and hope.

Community Coming Together distributed 500 hams to local families on April 10 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. The donation was part of their monthly food distribution that also includes fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples.

The volunteers partner with Project Fibonacci Foundation and the Food Bank of Central New York to make it happen. Corporate supporters ANDRO Computational Solutions and The Shoreline Group funded the ham donation.

Bob Bojanek, the project coordinator, says the effort goes deeper than just handing out food. "This effort is about more than food. It's about showing up for our community in a consistent and meaningful way," he explained.

The consistency matters. Every single month, the same dedicated team of 70 volunteers gathers to serve more than 500 families.

The Ripple Effect

What started as a simple food distribution has become a monthly lifeline for hundreds of families. The program creates a predictable support system that families can count on, not just for one holiday or emergency, but month after month.

The volunteer base keeps growing as neighbors see the impact firsthand. Corporate partnerships expand the reach, turning individual generosity into community-wide support.

Anyone can join the effort by donating through the Foundation HOC website. The group welcomes both volunteers and financial contributions to keep the monthly distributions going strong.

Rome's story shows what happens when volunteers commit to consistent action instead of one-time charity.