Even before the federal government shutdown in November, which threatened to cut off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP benefits, communities of color and other marginalized groups faced disproportionately high rates of food insecurity due to systemic issues like income inequality, historical discrimination, and residential segregation. These factors create barriers to accessing nutritious and affordable food, leading to significant health and social disparities. Organizations are working to address this through food justice initiatives, policy advocacy, and community-based programs, like food pantries. SNAP benefits for November 2025 were delayed due to the government shutdown, even though they have now been fully restored and should be issued; the need for food panties still exists.
Food pantries serve communities by providing essential food assistance to individuals and families facing food insecurity. They operate as a vital part of a larger food bank network, distributing food directly to those in need, often supplemented with other resources like clothing, hygiene products, and educational programs. By saving people money and helping to reduce food waste, food pantries play a critical role in local hunger relief efforts.
With the holiday season approaching, local food pantries, food banks, and organizations set up to support community neighbors facing food insecurities. We compiled a list of Food Pantries and Distribution sites throughout Westchester County, organized by date and time, to find local resources that help ensure every household has access to healthy, nutritious food.
In The City Of Mount Vernon…
The Westchester People’s Pantry is a community-based organization in Mount Vernon, NY, that provides food and other essential resources to individuals and families facing food insecurity. It operates on a philosophy of community well-being, offering nutritious food and supportive services to those in need and relying on donations and volunteers from the local community to continue its work. The Westchester People’s Pantry is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. at 47 South 5th Avenue in Mount Vernon.
The Mount Vernon Fresh Market “Grab & Go” is a community event where residents can get fresh, local produce, often held at 3:00 PM at The Doles Center (250 S. 6th Avenue). Attendees should bring their own bags for the fresh produce.
Find a Mobile Food Pantry Near You
Feeding Westchester partners with more than 200 food pantries and community agencies across the county, including Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Peekskill, Port Chester, Ossining, Tarrytown, and Sleepy Hollow. Wherever you live in Westchester, there are resources nearby to help you and your family.
When you need fresh, wholesome groceries but can’t reach a traditional pantry, Feeding Westchester’s mobile food pantry trucks come to you. Each unit carries fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, and grains, making nutritious food more accessible across the county. With over 500 stops every year, chances are good that a mobile food pantry will be parking in your neighborhood soon. Just check our mobile pantry schedule below. Looking for a fixed location instead? Try the Food Pantry Locator for traditional pantry sites around Westchester. Tip: Arrive 10–15 minutes early and bring sturdy, reusable bags to make loading easier.
Use the Food Pantry Locator to search by ZIP code and find a food pantry near you. Many sites offer weekly distributions, and hours vary by location. All services are free, and no ID is required unless noted by a partner site. If you need immediate assistance, call 914-923-1100. Please call ahead of your visit to ensure service availability. FP = Food Pantry | SK = Soup Kitchen
Home Delivery Options: Select partners provide delivery for homebound neighbors. Call 914-923-1100 for details
List of Local Westchester Food Pantries and Distribution Sites
The Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC)
WCHC offers several free food programs with the help of community organizations and our staff. They have partnered with Feeding Westchester, a local food bank, to distribute free, nutritious food to our site locations on select days. They also have food pantries at several of our sites open to patients during business hours. Please consult below to see our locations’ food pick-up schedule, location address, and hours.
WCHC Greenburgh – 295 Knollwood Road, White Plains, NY 10607 – WCHC Greenburgh operates a food distribution program with Feeding Westchester for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes called Food is Medicine twice a month on a Thursday. Please contact Semone Walker at (914) 920-0083 to register. We have a food pantry at the Greenburgh location in the back of the building that is open on Thursdays 10 am – 2 pm. We provide emergency pickup on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am – 2 pm. However, this is entirely dependent on whether we have food to distribute. Please contact Semone Walker at (914) 920-0083 for food availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The food pantry is staffed entirely by employees and volunteers. Food is donated by Feeding Westchester.
WCHC Mount Vernon – 107 West Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 – Mount Vernon maintains an on-site food pantry with Feeding Westchester for anyone facing food insecurity. Food distribution at WCHC Mount Vernon is held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10 am to 2 pm. If you have an emergency food need, please contact one of the WCHC Mount Vernon Patient Advocates to be screened to receive an emergency supply.
WCHC Yonkers – 30 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 – In partnership with Feeding Westchester, WCHC Yonkers operates a Food is Medicine Food Distribution Program for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Food is distributed every first and third Wednesday of the month, holidays permitting. For more information or to enroll, please contact the Yonkers Community Health Center Patient Advocate at (914) 968-4898, ext. 3050.
Our community is stronger when everyone has what they need. Please share this information with anyone who may benefit.
