Partnership with Westchester County and Stop & Shop
Feeding Westchester, in partnership with Westchester County and Stop & Shop, held an emergency food distribution on Wednesday at Westchester County Airport to support federal airport employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown.
The event provided nutritious food boxes to 110 airport workers, who continue to work without pay as the shutdown halts federal payroll. Stop & Shop contributed $10,000 to fund the distribution.
“Today shows what’s possible when Westchester comes together—county leadership, local businesses, and our hunger-relief network working side by side to support our neighbors,” said Tami Wilson, Chief Operating Officer of Feeding Westchester. “The challenges ahead are real—but so is the strength of this community. Together, we’ll make sure our neighbors don’t go hungry.”
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins allocated $50,000 from the Department of Social Services (DSS) budget to Feeding Westchester. Jenkins thanked partners and volunteers for their rapid response:
“These workers play a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air travel, and it is our responsibility to support them when they need it most,” CE Jenkins said. “I want to thank Feeding Westchester for its leadership and rapid response. Also, I want to recognize the team at the airport and all the volunteers who helped make today’s distribution a success.”
County Legislator Nancy Barr also attended and offered remarks in support of the initiative.
Daniel Wolk, External Communications Manager for Stop & Shop, noted the company’s ongoing commitment to hunger relief:
“Fighting hunger is Stop & Shop’s number one community involvement priority, and we’re proud to support Feeding Westchester’s work to help federal employees and their families during this challenging time.”
Residents who wish to help can donate nonperishable food at drop-off boxes at the Million Air FBO, Atlantic West FBO, and Atlantic East FBO at Westchester County Airport. In-person donations are also accepted at Feeding Westchester’s Distribution Center, 200 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford.
Home Delivery for Federal Employees via DoorDash
In addition to the on-site airport distribution, Feeding Westchester has activated a home-delivery program for all federal employees living in Westchester County. Through this initiative, Feeding Westchester will prepare shelf-stable food boxes to be delivered on Thursdays, while supplies last, via DoorDash, which is waiving all delivery fees for the program.
Federal employees in need of assistance can register at www.feedingwestchester.org/findhelp
Applicants will attest to federal employment, which Feeding Westchester will confirm by phone prior to delivery. Airport workers who received food boxes today may also register for additional support as needed.
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