A constant supply of recent, reasonably priced meals stays elusive for tens of hundreds of Westchester residents who’re thought of meals insecure.
To fight the present drawback, Westchester County highlighted the assets out there to individuals in want in almost each neighborhood within the county.
“We have been in a position to have constant funding and help so individuals do not have to fret, ‘Oh, that pantry I depend upon will not be there tomorrow,'” stated Westchester Deputy Director of Operations Emily Saltzman.
Since 2018, the county has offered greater than $10 million in funding for applications that handle meals insecurity and there may be nonetheless work to be accomplished.
This consists of greater than $1 million in grants to particular person meals pantries, soup kitchens and starvation reduction organizations final yr and a further $1.four million for these applications within the 2024 finances.
Advocates stated the necessity for meals elevated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and that demand by no means actually decreased. The most important drawback in 2024 is how a lot meals will price.
Residents who want meals help can name 211.