Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center Fights Hunger With Nutrition
Without a balanced diet, a person’s health deteriorates physically, mentally, and emotionally. Community nutrition programs, like MVNHC, are here to help.
Watch: State of Hunger in Westchester Town Hall
This town hall, hosted by News12’s Tara Rosenblum, sheds light on the state of hunger in Westchester County one year after the first COVID-19 case hit New Rochelle.
SNAP and P-EBT Benefits Expanded in Executive Order: What You Need to Know
President Joe Biden signed an executive order last month to expand food assistance programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT).
8 Food Storage Tips to Make Your Groceries Last Longer
As millions of Americans struggle to put food on the table every day, vast amounts of food are thrown out on a daily basis. In fact, it’s estimated that 30-40% of our entire food supply gets wasted.
3 Ways Your Donation Makes an Impact in Westchester County
Feeding Westchester works hard to make a difference in our community and support our neighbors in leading healthy, happy lives. Assisting people in need has become a bigger feat during the COVID-19 pandemic because many families are facing income loss and are making difficult decisions surrounding work, caregiving, and financial responsibilities.
Veterans and Active Military Go Hungry Every Day — Here’s How to Help
Hunger knows no boundaries — it touches every community in Westchester County, including our military families. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 50 million people may face hunger in the U.S. during 2020, and our military families are no exception.
