Community Organizations
Community groups that support Feeding Westchester are transforming lives across the county with financial support, donations of food and other in-kind products, volunteerism, and more.
Email us to find out how you can get involved with Feeding Westchester.
Volunteer opportunities for community organizations
Explore how you can get involved with Feeding Westchester! Check out our Student Involvement Flyer here. It includes four great projects perfect for individuals and student groups.
This Community Pack Flyer offers information about bringing your organization in to volunteer.
Opportunities include:
- Packing produce to be distributed to seniors
- Packing bags of shelf-stable food for children and families
- Sorting and repacking food that was recovered from our robust Retail Recovery program
If you’re interested, please complete the form below. Your support matters. Together, we can fight hunger and build a stronger community.
Interested in learning more? Fill out this form and we will connect with you.
Host a food drive, or donate food
We are so grateful to accept non-perishable food items, whether individual donations or the result of a larger food drive.
You're welcome to drop off smaller donations at the Food Donation Drop-Off Entrance located at 200 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY 10523.
Donation Drop-Off Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
When looking for food to donate, please keep the following guidelines in mind: Non-perishable items only; no fresh produce, prepared foods, refrigerated, or frozen items.
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Donation Guidelines
- No glass containers
- No pre-opened items
- No items past date printed on label
Look for labels that list the following:
- Low sodium
- No sugar added
- Reduced sodiumItems marked "Lite"
- No salt added
- Unsweetened
- 100% fruit juice
#GiveHealthy
The Newest Way to Support Us: Host a #GiveHealthy Food Drive!
We’re excited to introduce a healthier, smarter way to give: the #GiveHealthy food drive. This innovative online platform makes it possible to donate fresh fruits and vegetables along with essential non-perishables. It’s a great way to support community wellness while tackling hunger head-on.
Why Choose an Online Custom Food Drive?
Easy to Set Up and Manage
In just a few clicks, you can launch a personalized food drive page that’s ready to share with friends, family, and colleagues. No storage. No transportation. No hassle.
Donate Fresh Produce and Non-Perishables
Thanks to the #GiveHealthy platform, you can now provide farm-fresh produce and shelf-stable items—helping us deliver more nutritious meals to those who need them most.
100% Free to Use
There are no fees to set up or operate your food drive. Every dollar raised goes directly toward helping us provide meals to neighbors facing hunger.
Food Delivered Directly to Feeding Westchester
No need to coordinate drop-offs—we take care of the logistics. The food you raise is sourced and delivered straight to our distribution center, ready to be sorted and shared with our community partners.
Get Started Today!
Launch Your #GiveHealthy Food Drive Now
Amazon Wishlist
Donate food to Feeding Westchester by shopping from our Amazon Wishlist!
Our wishlist includes some of our most needed items that will help provide healthy, nutritious meals to our neighbors in need. If you are in need of a receipt for your donation, please be sure to include a note upon purchase stating your name, email address and organization name (if applicable)!
Start Shopping Today
Host a Food Drive
Hosting a food drive is simple and only takes a few steps. Here are some helpful tips for planning and holding your food drive.
Decide On Your Drive
Before you organize, decide what type of drive you’d like to host. Will you be collecting food, funds, or both? You can start your fundraiser here.
Start Your Fundraiser
Select Dates
Select dates to begin and end your food drive: Food drives can last however long you’d like, but we recommend running your drive for at least two weeks.
Register
After you’ve decided on the type of food drive and have preselected the dates, you’re ready to register your food drive.
Register Now
Most Needed Items List
Share the list of our most-needed items with your friends, family, colleagues, and social networks, along with instructions for dropping off their donations. You can collect food in any box available to you. Copy paper boxes are great for collections as they are sturdy, hold approximately 40 lbs. of food, and often come with lids.
Most Needed Item List
Deliver donations
You're welcome to drop off smaller donations at the Food Donation Drop-Off Entrance located at 200 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY 10523.
Donation Drop-Off Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Start a Fundraiser
People like you are essential to our mission of nourishing our neighbors in the fight against hunger.
As individuals, community groups, businesses and government, we all have a role to play in helping one another, especially when it comes to alleviating hunger. We want to make it easy for you to raise funds and awareness in your own way by giving you the best tools to do so. You will not only provide critical funds to help alleviate hunger, but you will also create awareness for the ever-important issue of food insecurity. It’s just another way we—together—can help your neighbors in need.
Get Started
Start an individual or team fundraiser to raise money for the fight against hunger. Once you’ve created a Feeding Westchester fundraiser, you can share the link with your network to spread the word.
Get Started
Shop to Support
Shop at these retailers to have your purchases support the fight against hunger.
Mister V's Pizza Bar
September is Hunger Action Month and Mister V's Pizza Bar is generously donating a portion of sales for the whole month to Feeding Westchester in efforts to fight hunger in our community.
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Dom's Deli & Grille House
September is Hunger Action Month and Dom's Deli & Grille House is generously donating a portion of sales for the whole month to Feeding Westchester in efforts to fight hunger in our community.
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Aries Wines & Spirits
September is Hunger Action Month and Aries Wines & Spirits is generously donating a portion of sales for the whole month to Feeding Westchester in efforts to fight hunger in our community.gle button on the app to make a donation.
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Iyengar Yoga Scarsdale
Roll out your mat and make a difference. From September through December, proceeds from every Iyengar Yoga Scarsdale session goes to Feeding Westchester to help put meals on the table for neighbors at risk of hunger in our community.
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BOSS
Join us for the BOSS Fall Collection release event in The Westchester on Friday, Sept 11th. Proceeds from the evening will support Feeding Westchester, helping to provide meals to neighbors facing hunger across Westchester.
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Splash Car Wash
Drive over to Splash Car Wash at 340 Central Ave, White Plains on Sept 25th - 27th. Mention "Feeding Westchester" at checkout and your suds will support Feeding Westchester's mission to fighting hunger in our community.
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