Welcome to Good News York EP.127
In this inspiring episode, host Mike Brindisi sits down with Lindsay Lu Heart from Erin’s Angels of CNY, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity and child hunger in Central New York. Discover how Erin’s Angels is making a real difference by providing weekend, holiday, and summer meals to children in need, and learn about their innovative community campaigns, including Giving Tuesday, local partnerships, and their impactful outreach programs.
From heartwarming stories of community support to actionable ways you can get involved, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone passionate about making a difference. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or advocate for social good, you’ll find inspiration and practical tips to help end child hunger in your community.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction & Sponsor Shoutout
00:31 – Thanksgiving Break Recap & Show Return
00:39 – Local Business Shoutout: Whyte’s Auto Shop
01:25 – Meet Lindsay “Lu” Heart from Erin’s Angels
02:11 – The Story Behind “Lu” & Nonprofit Origins
02:20 – Who Was Erin Maxwell? The Inspiration
03:15 – The Reality of Food Insecurity in Schools
04:31 – How Erin’s Angels Grew: Weekends, Holidays, Summers
04:59 – Expanding Beyond Phoenix: Outreach & Grants
05:55 – Holiday Campaigns & Community Impact
06:36 – Giving Tuesday Fundraiser & Angel Cutouts
07:45 – Local Partnerships: Lock One Distillery’s Purple Drink
08:23 – TV Commercial Campaign: Behind the Scenes
09:24 – Lindsay’s Background & Community Work
10:17 – Upcoming Events: Purple Party, Bingo for Bags, More
10:55 – How to Get Involved: Website & Socials
11:02 – Impact of Policy Changes & Amazon Giveaways
11:53 – The Scale of Food Insecurity in CNY
12:19 – Defining Food Insecurity & The Importance of School Meals
12:48 – Final Thoughts, Links, and Thank Yous
🔗 Useful Links:
• Good News York: www.goodnewsyork.com
• Erin’s Angels of CNY: www.erinsangels.com
• Growth Mode Tech: www.growthmodetech.com
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