🌱 🍲 Food FARMacy + E-Cigarette Company Investigated + Missing 16-Year-Old

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Buffalo these days. Today you'll find:

• 🍲 A downtown organization is helping with student food insecurity
• 🚬 Buffalo e-cigarette company discovered to be breaking a law when investigated by the New York Department of Labor
• 🚸 Missing 16 year old was found safe

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and cool. High: 57. Low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Buffalo today:

1. A downtown food pantry, Food FARMacy, is diminishing food insecurity in Buffalo, specifically for university students. In only their first year, Food FARMacy has helped 690 households and over 1,000 people receive food. Megan Whelan, Associate Dean with the School of Health Professions at D’Youville College speaks fondly of the organization, “Food insecurity is unfortunately common on college campuses and certainly D'Youville University is no different.” To learn more about Food Farmacy and qualifications, visit WKBW 7.
2. After being investigated by the New York Department of Labor, a Buffalo e-cigarette company was found to owe $191,000 in wages to 93 current and former employees. Magellan Technology/Demand Vapes was investigated after a complaint was filed by a competitor regarding extra pay if an employee works over 10 hours or a split shift. The company said they were unaware of this law, conducted a self-audit, and paid the owed wages. Read more at The Buffalo News.
3. Brenna Wiggins, a 16-year-old declared missing earlier this week, was reunited with her family yesterday afternoon. The police department had asked for the public’s help in locating Wiggins and report that she was found safe. WKBW 7 has more information.
4. The City of Buffalo held their first awards ceremony for the mayor's summer youth employment program. This year 1,500 young people participated in the program, which offers summer employment at various places to young people. In addition to offering awards for the first time ever, the city is also investing $1.5 million from the American Rescue Plan funds into the program in hopes to continue inspiring young people to get more involved with their community. Learn more at WGRZ.
5. Buffalo citizens are preparing to help with Hurricane Ian, the first hurricane to directly hit Florida in over 100 years. These good neighbors are currently fundraising and preparing to be part of the rebuilding teams once the storm has passed through. Volunteers are working with 2 organizations with Buffalo branches, Red Cross and Eight Days of Hope. For information about how to donate or volunteer, visit WGRZ.

Today in Buffalo:

• Wellness Walks presented by Independent Health! Tifft Nature Preserve. September 29th, 10:00 A.M. Details!
• Lit City Celebration! Reading Park at Central Library. September 29th, 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Details!
• Healing by the Water - City of Buffalo Special Events! Broderick Park. September 29th, 5:00 P.M. Details!
• Folkfaces Fest 6! Cherry Hill Campground. Begins September 29th, 4:00 P.M. Details!
• Once on This Island! (Opening Night!) Shea’s 710 Theatre. Opens September 29th, 7:30 P.M. Details!

Buffalo Chatter:

• Buffalo Lighthouse: "Buffalo Lighthouse: Shining bright since 1833.™ 🌅 #InTheBUF photo by @cbrucephoto" (Visit Buffalo Niagara via Instagram)
• Paddle & Peddle Co. Giveaway: "*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We're teaming up with Longboards Paddle & Pedal Co. to give away 1 free 2 hour paddle rental for two ($90 value).⁠ ⁠ Enter to win a filled day of paddle adventure for two at Longboards Wilkeson Pointe location season 20..." (Step Out Buffalo via Instagram)
• Buffalo Schools Admission Testing Details: "BPS Admissions Testing Details" (Buffalo Schools via Facebook)
• Buffalo Marathon Registration: "Register Today!!! https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/... #buffalomarathon #buffalomarathonweekend" (Buffalo Marathon via Facebook)
• GObike Buffalo: ""It's hard being the driver of a large truck, these days. You want your urban truck-driving experience to be better, but how? Answer: By supporting great pedestrian and cycling projects!"" (GObike Buffalo via Facebook)
• Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo Career Opportunities: "Perhaps serious illness is impacting your organization's team members. Our outreach team is ready to share our expertise to empower all to make informed decisions. If you think we could be a good fit for your next meeting or event, get i..." (Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.