In July we are asking for canned corn. This is among our most popular items! As you know, we now have a Full Choice model at the Food Pantry, where our clients can choose items that best fulfill the...
Item of the Month
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...
Item of the Month for October: One Pound White Rice and Flavoring Items
For October we are requesting one-pound packages of white rice, and flavoring items such as onion powder, garlic powder, dried herbs, and packets such as taco or chili seasoning. White rice is a staple...
Item of the Month for September: Gluten Free and Vegan Food
For September we are requesting something a little different, for a number of our clients who require food that is very difficult for us to source from our usual outlets: Gluten-free and vegan food. At...
We are STILL in Great Need: Item of the Month for August — Fruit!
We are (again) putting out an extra strong request for our August Item of the Month: Fruit. Our supplies are desperately low, and we do need to supply a balanced selection to our clients: vegetables,...