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Food Banks & Holiday Donation Centers In Westchester County NY

There are more then 200,000 people in Westchester County alone that suffer from hunger every year.  Now that the holidays are here it seems to compound the existing sadness for many.  I volunteer helping the homeless all year round through an organization called MidnightRun.org and NYCares.org.  If you aren't familiar with these two organizations visit their websites and get involved if you feel like giving back locally.  Below are a few Westchester County Food Banks and donation centers that are always in need of goods.


1) Food Bank For Westchester - This food bank is the main vain for Westchester County's emergency food network.  They supply 95% of all the food that is given to those in need.  They prefer supermarket gift cards instead of turkeys for obvious reasons.  The delivery site is 200 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford NY 914.923.1100, Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm.

2) Yonkers Family YMCA Community Feeding Program - This organization provides hot holiday meals and food baskets to thousands of families in need.  Their delivery site is 17 Riverdale Ave, Yonkers NY 914.963.0183.  You can deliver goods one week before Thanksgiving or Christmas, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.

3) Community Center Of Northern Westchester - Distribution began November 1.  They are most in need of traditional holiday items, coffee, tea, flour, sugar, and cookies.  Deliveries are accepted at 84 Bedford Road, Katonah NY 914.232.6572, Tues-Fri 10am-4pm and Sat 10am-1pm.

4) Hope Community Services Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen - This is a family and child oriented food pantry/soup kitchen that serves hot meals. - The delivery site is 50 Washington Ave, New Rochelle NY (school basement) 914.636.4010, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, PLEASE CALL BEFORE DELIVERING.

Happy Holidays!!!!

Christopher Pagli
www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com
Real Estate Associate Broker
Accredited Buyer Representative
William Raveis Legends Realty Group
914.406.9023

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