As the number of our neighbors in need of food in Westchester County remains well above pre-pandemic levels, Feeding Westchester is announcing its “Meals and Hope for the Holidays” campaign to inspire the community to support hunger relief through the upcoming holiday season.

The cost of necessities—like food, oil and gasoline—continues to rise and food shortages are leading to steeper price increases. Since the start of 2020, prices of meat, poultry, fish, and egg are up 15%. In response, Feeding Westchester is launching this end-of-year campaign to highlight ways the community can ensure their neighbors have food on their tables in the coming months and beyond.

Ways to get involved and provide food for your neighbors in need during the months of November and December include: Fill a Truck: Donate funds to fill one of our delivery trucks with nearly 40,000 meals.

Start a Fundraiser: Encourage your network of family, friends and colleagues to support your efforts and contribute to hunger relief in Westchester.

Donate Food: Collect and donate food to our Holiday Food Drive, which will then be distributed directly to children, seniors and families across the county.

Help from Home: Make Holiday Help from Home meal bags filled with side dish staples and dessert treats.

GivingTuesday: Join us on Facebook for our GivingTuesday fundraiser, where your donations could be matched for an even greater impact for our hungry neighbors.

“This holiday season, many of us look forward to reuniting with family and friends—spending time together and gathering around the table for a shared meal. But for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors right here in Westchester, hunger doesn’t take a break during the holidays,” said Karen C. Erren, president
and CEO of Feeding Westchester. “With food supply shortages and rising costs of heating oil, gasoline, and food, dollars are being stretched more thinly
for our neighbors in need. Your generous support is needed now to make an immediate impact by providing food—and hope—for families who are struggling.”

Learn more about how you can give back this holiday season at feedingwestchester.org/holidays.

Every $1 donated to Feeding Westchester provides up to three meals for local children, seniors and families struggling with hunger. To find help, or to give
help, visit feedingwestchester.org or call 914-923-1100. For the latest news and updates, follow @FeedingWestchester on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and
@FeedWestchester on Twitter.
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