08/17/2026
SFCU Invests $240,000 in Onondaga County as Community Giving Initiative Tops $570,000
Syracuse, NY (August 10, 2026) — Sidney Federal Credit Union (SFCU) has invested $240,000 in organizations serving Onondaga County through its “Why SFCU? 1 Million Reasons” Community Support Initiative, helping strengthen programs that address food insecurity and other essential community needs. Overall, the initiative has contributed more than $570,000 across SFCU's field of membership through July 31, 2026.
As part of the initiative's current Food & Basic Needs focus, SFCU recently provided support to the CNY Diaper Bank, Meals on Wheels of Syracuse, In My Father's Kitchen, and Salt City Harvest Farm. In addition, SFCU's Cicero and Liverpool branches selected North Area Meals on Wheels, We Rise Above the Streets, and St. Joseph the Worker Food Pantry to receive branch-directed funding, allowing local employees to help direct investments to organizations making a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.
"Why SFCU? 1 Million Reasons is allowing us to make an even greater impact in the communities we call home," said Jim Reynolds, President and CEO of Sidney Federal Credit Union. "Community has always been at the heart of who we are. As our membership continues to grow, so does our ability to support organizations that are changing lives every day. We're grateful for the trust our members place in us, and we're excited to continue investing in partnerships that strengthen our communities for years to come."
Launched in January 2026, “Why SFCU? 1 Million Reasons” is SFCU's commitment to invest $1 million in nonprofits and community organizations addressing critical needs in housing, food and basic needs, education, and transportation throughout the credit union's field of membership.
SFCU is concluding the Food & Basic Needs phase of the initiative and will shift its focus to Education and Transportation in the months ahead. To learn more about “Why SFCU? 1 Million Reasons” and follow its impact throughout the year, visit www.sfcuonline.org/1millionreasons.
A video highlighting the Food & Basic Needs donations in Onondaga County is available here: https://youtu.be/izJqE8RiOsI
As part of our Why SFCU? 1 Million Reasons Community Support Initia...