Lasagna Love is a global nonprofit and grassroots movement that aims to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery. Their mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Jen Balkota joins the show to discuss the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erie County Cancer Services helps in the effort to provide no cost breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings, diagnostics and education to eligible, uninsured & underinsured men and women in our community. Learn more about their services and programs from our guest, Michelle Wysocki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niagara Falls Outreach Ministry brings the life-changing good news of Jesus Christ to the people in the inner-city of Niagara Falls, demonstrating this through word and kind actions in both their spiritual and life-journey.  Learn more about the organization with our guest Bob Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer White and Tim Bartlett of the Lexington Co-op join the show to educate us on all aspects of the organization. Since 1971, the Co-op has served the needs of the community through access to local, organic, and sustainable products. They operate on your behalf, and are committed to strengthening our local food system through partnerships, education, and community impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we spotlight The Matt Urban Center, proudly serving East Buffalo, the Town of Cheektowaga and West Seneca for the past 45 years. Ryan Undercoffer joins us to discuss their mission of revitalizing neighborhoods, serve families and change lives by bringing together public and private resources in an effort to assist community residents in becoming self-sustaining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brigid Keane, Outreach Coordinator of MATTERS, joins us to tell us about their organization that facilitates rapid referrals for individuals with substance use disorder by connecting participating referral sites, receiving treatment organizations, peer support agencies, and pharmacies all into one efficient process. https://mattersnetwork.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the Buffalo F.A.T.H.E.R.S. organization and their upcoming fundraiser on May 18 from Noon to 6pm at ABC Hardware, 3336 Bailey Ave, Buffalo. Get more info Back to Basics Ministries (https://www.backtobasicsministries.org/) and the Buffalo Fathers Facebook page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christa Penner joins the show to discuss the upcoming Elmwood Block Party on May 11. This is a community event to support local businesses in the Elmwood neighborhood. It will be a boutique crawl with participants having the opportunity to enter to win one of three prize packages that include gift certificates from each participating business. We have more than 20 businesses participating and they are looking forward to the support of the community! More information can be found at www.elmwoodblockparty.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Bauer of the Buffalo Chapter of Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America, a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. We pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. We also work in our own communities and with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership. We know that gun violence is preventable, and we’re committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Jerrod and Estelle Kester of Whirlwind Veterans and Warrior Retreat in Eden. The organization is a resiliency agricultural program established by veterans and for veterans of all military branches. We can no longer turn a blind eye to the alarming rates of veteran suicide, depression, divorce, homelessness, and substance abuse. By providing resources through farming, raising animals, fishing, trails, gardening, horseback riding, beekeeping, and fostering master resiliency techniques we seek to provide veterans and their families with the tools necessary to live their best life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.