Listening, Learning, Leading: Brad Kerner on Community Partnerships Across Westchester
From food pantries to DoorDash deliveries, Brad Kerner works alongside 175+ community partners to bring food directly to neighbors across Westchester County.
Hunger Action Month – 2026 (Press Release)
September is Hunger Action Month, and this year’s theme is Assembly Required. From a $100,000 match challenge to a countywide food drive, here are ways Westchester neighbors can help fight hunger this month.
How to Take Action Against Hunger This September
September is Hunger Action Month, and this year’s theme is Assembly Required. From a $100,000 match challenge to a countywide food drive, here are ways Westchester neighbors can help fight hunger this month.
Don’t Be Ashamed to Ask: Mr. Jenkins’ Story of Community and Support
For Mr. Jenkins, a warm breakfast and a welcoming place to go make all the difference. His story is a reminder: asking for help is never something to be ashamed of.
17 Years of Coordination: Cora Rose’s Journey Behind Hunger Relief
Every delivery starts long before a truck leaves the warehouse. Cora Rose has spent 17 years coordinating the logistics that bring food to families across Westchester County.
More Than a Meal: Inside Lifting Up Westchester’s Community Kitchen
At Lifting Up Westchester’s Community Kitchen, neighbors find more than a meal — they find a place to belong. Meet Debbie, the director building that sense of community every day.
A Welcoming Place to Choose: The Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry Story
More market than distribution line — the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry lets neighbors choose their own food with dignity. Meet Donna and Vera, the volunteers who made it real.
Leading Through Service: A Conversation with Board Chair Vinay Rao
Vinay Rao’s journey with Feeding Westchester began with a birthday donation and grew into years of volunteering, board service, and leadership. As Board Chair, he reflects on the power of community to help ensure every neighbor has access to nourishing food.
Fresh Food and Kindness, Close to Home
For Almida and her neighbors at Palisades Towers, food distributions offer more than groceries. They bring fresh produce, kindness, and reassurance when every bit of help matters.
Advocacy in Action: Ciara Mulligan on Hunger and Policy
Feeding Westchester Advocacy Manager Ciara Mulligan joins Advocacy and Politics Unplugged to discuss hunger, public policy and the partnerships helping neighbors across Westchester access the food they need.