Oneonta Joins Cranksgiving: Bike Ride Raises Funds for Food Pantry

Oneonta Joins Cranksgiving: Bike Ride Raises Funds for Food Pantry

Cranksgiving takes place across the United States in more than 100 cities, and now Oneonta is one of those cities.

As student needs grow, ColumbiaCares expands its safety net

Jazlyn Fragoso, a sophomore audio arts major, has long lived with food insecurity. Even with some family support, she has sometimes skipped meals to keep up with tuition.    “I used my whole check just to pay for my balance at school,” Fragarso said.   When those gaps became too large, she turned to ColumbiaCares for support.    Established in 2012, ColumbiaCares is an emergency fund program that provides support for students facing sudden and u…