Matt Kauffman, founder of 5 Loaves Farm, shares how an urban farm in Buffalo's West Side has become a hub for fresh food, youth development, community connection, and spiritual renewal. The conversation explores the farm’s origins, youth internship programs, farmers market, community meals, educational opportunities, and upcoming Harvest Festival. Kauffman explains how Five Loaves Farm uses agriculture to cultivate hope, provide job skills, promote food justice, and bring diverse neighbors together through service and shared experiences.

Matt Kauffman, founder of 5 Loaves Farm, shares how an urban farm in Buffalo's West Side has become a hub for fresh food, youth development, community connection, and spiritual renewal. The conversation explores the farm&rsquo;s origins, youth internship programs, farmers market, community meals, educational opportunities, and upcoming Harvest Festival. Kauffman explains how Five Loaves Farm uses agriculture to cultivate hope, provide job skills, promote food justice, and bring diverse neighbors together through service and shared experiences.

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.

 

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.
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716 Together: 5 Loaves Farm (8-16-26)

In this episode of 716 Together, Lisa Robertson of Parachute Credit Counseling discusses how the nonprofit organization helps individuals manage debt, student loans, credit issues, and budgeting through free or low-cost counseling services. She emphasizes the importance of addressing financial challenges early, creating realistic spending plans, monitoring credit reports, and seeking trusted guidance rather than falling victim to predatory services. The conversation offers practical advice for building financial stability and reducing money-related stress.

In this episode of 716 Together, Lisa Robertson of Parachute Credit Counseling discusses how the nonprofit organization helps individuals manage debt, student loans, credit issues, and budgeting through free or low-cost counseling services. She emphasizes the importance of addressing financial challenges early, creating realistic spending plans, monitoring credit reports, and seeking trusted guidance rather than falling victim to predatory services. The conversation offers practical advice for building financial stability and reducing money-related stress.

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In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Anne Nowak, a volunteer leader with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), about suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and the organization's annual Out of the Darkness Walk in Western New York. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing changes in behavior, checking in on those who may be struggling, and challenging common myths about suicide. Anne discusses AFSP's educational programs, including Talk Saves Lives, the role of community support in prevention and healing, and resources such as the 988 Crisis Lifeline. The episode also explores respectful language surrounding suicide, support available for loss survivors, and how events like the Out of the Darkness Walk foster hope, connection, and healing for individuals and families affected by suicide.

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In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Jill Redman, founder of HopeBridge Collaborative Western New York, a unique nonprofit focused on helping individuals and families who fall just above traditional poverty guidelines and often do not qualify for government assistance. Through a community thrift boutique in Hamburg, HopeBridge uses proceeds from donated clothing and goods to help residents overcome financial emergencies such as car repairs, utility bills, work-related expenses, and educational costs. Redman shares inspiring success stories, discusses the organization's mission of preserving dignity and self-sufficiency, and explains how community members can support the effort through donations, volunteering, and fundraising initiatives

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler interviews Jill Redman, founder of HopeBridge Collaborative Western New York, a unique nonprofit focused on helping individuals and families who fall just above traditional poverty guidelines and often do not qualify for government assistance. Through a community thrift boutique in Hamburg, HopeBridge uses proceeds from donated clothing and goods to help residents overcome financial emergencies such as car repairs, utility bills, work-related expenses, and educational costs. Redman shares inspiring success stories, discusses the organization's mission of preserving dignity and self-sufficiency, and explains how community members can support the effort through donations, volunteering, and fundraising initiatives

716 Together: 5 Loaves Farm (8-16-26)

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