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 festival featured hundreds of eateries and food trucks and non-stop music with more than 33 bands, including the Grammy-nominated 90s alternative band, Everclear.
In addition to welcoming large crowds steadily over throughout the festival, over $20,000 was collected for local charities, the credit union said.
Representatives from The Summit Federal Credit Union and Tops Friendly Markets gathered at Clinton Square in Downtown Syracuse to present a check for $10,064.50 each to the two festival beneficiaries: Make-A-Wish Central New York and the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center.
The money collected was a joint effort between The Summit Federal Credit Union and Tops Friendly Markets, Taste of Syracuse sponsors. 100% of the funds collected from both organizations were donated to the two beneficiaries.
“We are thrilled that we were able to recognize and raise money for these two local charities that make a big difference in Central New York,” said Twanda Christensen, VP-marketing and Community Engagement for The Summit Federal Credit Union.