A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this week at the 16,000-square-foot Neighborhood Depot in Owego.
The depot is designed to bring together multiple nonprofit organizations under one roof to reduce overhead costs and improve access to essential services for vulnerable and underserved community members. Partnering agencies include Tioga United Way, Tioga County Rural Ministry, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County, and Racker.
The facility is located above the 500-year floodplain and designed to double as an emergency response center during times of crisis. Features include a large conference room, shower, a commercial kitchen and food pantry, and an industrial generator.
The site’s proximity to railroad lines and downtown Owego enhances both accessibility and emergency logistics.
