In response to a massive fire that wiped out an entire block in Ovid on January 21, the Seneca County Farm Bureau has established a disaster relief fund to aid those affected. The fire destroyed several apartments and five businesses, including Big M, the only grocery store within a 16-mile radius, leaving southern Seneca County in a food crisis.
Big M had been a staple in the community since 1970, serving as a key resource for Ovid residents and surrounding towns. With its loss, local families now face increased difficulty accessing fresh food and essential supplies.
The Seneca County Farm Bureau is calling on the public to contribute to the relief effort. Donations can be made via personal check, PayPal, Venmo, credit or debit cards, or by purchasing gift certificates from Schrader Farms in Romulus. Schrader Farms, which sells locally produced meats and other goods, has pledged to donate all proceeds from the gift certificates to the Ovid Food Pantry at the Ovid Federated Church.
“We need to come together to support our communities,” said Kaylee Borden, Seneca County Farm Bureau President. “In rural areas like Seneca County, access to food can be challenging, but the situation has worsened dramatically by this devastating fire. Please consider donating any amount you can to our relief fund. No donation is too small.”
Checks can be mailed to Tim Freier, Treasurer, Seneca County Farm Bureau, 3792 Post Road, Geneva, NY 14456. Electronic deposits can be made to the Farm Bureau’s Community Bank account by clicking here. Donations are not tax deductible.
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