Mission Possible

The community need in New York’s upstate town of Schenectady was at an historic high in February 2021. Facing a crisis where culinary support was critical, City Mission reached out to Mazzone Hospitality for help. Teaming up with the Boys & Girls Clubs and the Schenectady Foundation to feed the hungry, Mazzone Hospitality provided chefs, staffing support and leadership to consistently feed more than 500 people per day.

“This combined effort between the public and private sectors is something we’re very proud to participate in,” says Sean Willcoxon, VP of Catering for Mazzone Hospitality. “The need in our community has never been higher, and we welcomed the opportunity to put our experience and infrastructure to use for such an important mission.”

Mazzone Hospitality responded with experienced team members to fill the immediate need and upgrade systems, including the creation of a new program that provides meals for pick-up at Boys & Girls Club locations.

"The Boys & Girls Club is so thankful and proud to be part of this amazing partnership providing free meals for the community during these difficult times,” says Shane Bargy, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady. “It has been heartwarming to see how much has been accomplished in Schenectady for families throughout this pandemic."

The partnership has proven so successful that the organizations have extended the relationship and expanded to neighboring locations. Mazzone Hospitality will continue to help City Mission’s culinary team into the future.