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.
Partnership in Action: How CHOICE of NY Is Creating a Place of Support and Care
At the CHOICE of NY Community Resource Center, neighbors can access fresh food, compassionate support, and a dignified pantry experience made possible through partnership and care.
Feeding Westchester Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
Feeding Westchester, Westchester County’s food bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cappelli and Stephany Kirkpatrick to its Board, effective July 1, 2026. The two accomplished business leaders bring expertise in finance, technology, and community leadership that will help guide the organization as demand for food assistance continues to grow.
New Food as Medicine 3.0 Findings Show Nutritious Food Can Support Better Health Outcomes in Westchester
New Food as Medicine 3.0 findings show how consistent access to nutritious food can support better health outcomes for Westchester neighbors facing hunger. Feeding Westchester’s case study reported increased fruit and vegetable intake, improved diet quality, and reduced food insecurity among program participants.
How Partnership and Compassion Are Strengthening Westchester’s Hunger-Relief Network
Susan Weisman, Westchester County’s Food Security Coordinator, shares how compassion, partnerships, and community care are helping strengthen Westchester’s hunger-relief network.
How Communication Drives Community Impact
Jenine Kelly, Vice President of Development, Marketing & Communications at Feeding Westchester, shares how communication, storytelling, and community engagement help neighbors understand the reality of hunger in Westchester County and inspire action that creates lasting impact.
Gladys’ Story: Feeding Family, Finding Strength
Gladys first came to the Community Food Pantry of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow feeling afraid to ask for help. Today, she volunteers there, supporting neighbors who arrive with the same uncertainty she once felt. Her story shows how hunger in Westchester affects working families — and how dignity, food, and community can help families move forward.
Food, Belonging, and Equity: Supporting Students at Purchase College
At Purchase College, the Food Pantry is more than a place to access groceries. Through its partnership with Feeding Westchester, students facing food insecurity receive nutritious food, compassionate support, and the dignity they deserve.
A Heart for Helping: How One Young Neighbor Inspired His Community
Jason Jr.’s desire to help others inspired a neighborhood food drive that collected more than 525 cans of soup for Feeding Westchester and showed how small acts of kindness can grow into meaningful impact.