ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Summit Federal Credit Union Taste of Syracuse, which is Central New York’s biggest food and music festival, welcomed an estimated 200,000 people over two days. Produced by Galaxy Media, The Summit FCU said the the festival featured hundreds of eateries and food trucks and non-stop music with over 30 bands, including The Zack Brown Tribute Band and Hanson. In addition to welcoming large crowds steadily throughout the festival, more than $22,500 was collected for local charities.
Representatives from The Summit Federal Credit Union and Tops Friendly Markets gathered at Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse to present a check for $11,308.36 each to the two festival beneficiaries: Griffin’s Guardians, and Paige’s Butterfly Run. Funds collected were a joint effort between The Summit Federal Credit Union and Tops Friendly Markets, Taste of Syracuse sponsors.
Since 2017, The Summit and Tops Friendly Markets have helped to raise nearly $150,000 for Central New York charities.
“These two organizations do so much to make a difference in the lives of young cancer patients and their families in Central New York,” Vice President of Marketing and Community Engagement for The Summit Federal Credit Union Twanda Christensen. “We know that the funds raised at our tent during the Taste of Syracuse and proceeds from our ATMs at the festival will help these two groups to further their missions and honor the lives and legacies of the children for which they are named.”
Below, from left: Chris Arnold, Board President, Paige’s Butterfly Run; Twanda Christensen, VP of Marketing and Community Engagement, The Summit; Jennifer Huntley, Development Director, Paige’s Butterfly Run; Erin Engle, Founder, Griffin’s Guardians; Christin Vincent, Syracuse Regional Director, The Summit; Kathleen Allen, Senior Manager of Community Relations, TOPS Friendly Markets; Carrie Wojtaszek, COO, Galaxy Events