For the two pantries in August our client volume stayed at the “new normal” of 220-225, with a total of 450 families (1930 individuals) for the month. We benefited from great Garden of Hope...
Item of the Month
Item of the Month for September: Canned Tuna or Cereal
We buy food in bulk from Feeding Westchester, but breakfast cereal is one of the more expensive items that we offer our clients, and the variety on offer is very limited. This month we are again asking...
Item of the Month for August: Breakfast Cereal
We buy food in bulk from Feeding Westchester, but breakfast cereal is one of the more expensive items that we offer our clients, and the variety on offer is very limited. This month we are again asking...
Item of the Month for July: Canned Corn
In July we are asking for canned corn. This is among our most popular items! We also need tuna (5oz preferred) and peanut butter! As you know, we now have a Full Choice model at the Food Pantry, where...
Item of the Month for June: Canned Beans
As you know, we have a Full Choice model at the Food Pantry, where our clients can choose items that best fulfill the needs of their household. We buy food in bulk from the Westchester Food Bank, but...
Item of the Month for May: Pasta (not Spaghetti) or Canned Peaches
This month we are asking dry pasta (not spaghetti– we have lots of that!) or canned peaches as canned fruit is often a struggle for us. When we suggest an “item of the month,” it’s not just...
Item of the Month for April: Canned Chicken or Tuna
This month we are again asking for canned tuna or chicken– high in protein and so versatile, and are supplies are very low. Please help if you can! The 5oz cans are best for simplicity in distribution. Please...
Item of the Month for January: Canned Tuna or other Canned Protein
This month we are again asking for canned tuna or chicken– high in protein and so versatile. Please help if you can! The 5oz cans are best for simplicity in distribution. When we suggest an “item...
Item of the Month for December: Pancake Mix and Syrup
For December we would like to request pancake mix (preferably the “just add water” kind) and syrup for those holiday break breakfasts at home for the school kids. (Given that we have received...
Item of the Month for November — Corn Muffin Mix!
We buy food in bulk from Feeding Westchester, but not all the items we’d like to offer are always available. This month we are requesting corn bread mix and corn muffin mix for our clients’ Thanksgiving...