Westchester County Assistance Guide
This guide was created to help anyone in Westchester County find food and support with dignity. Inside, youβll find free food pantries, meal programs, and community resources organized by day of the week so you can quickly see whatβs available when you need it most.
All services listed are free and open to everyone unless otherwise noted. In addition to food assistance, the guide also includes information about housing and rent help, financial and utility assistance, clothing programs, mental health care, job training, and other local supports that can make a difference for you or someone you know.
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If you know of a resource that should be included in future versions of this guide, please email hello@sevenhills.church.
If you know of a resource that should be included in future versions of this guide, please email hello@sevenhills.church.
Yonkers Food Assistance (Organized by Day of Week)
Monday
- Iglesia San Andres β 22 Post Street | 9 AM | Weekly food distribution
- Bethany AME Feeding Program β 10 N Main St | 11 AMβ1:30 PM | (914) 662-6243
- YWCA Yonkers β 87 S Broadway | 10:30 AMβ1 PM | (914) 963-0640
- Salvation Army β 110 New Main St | 10 AMβ1 PM | (914) 963-1222
- Office for the Aging β 219 Ridge St & 435 Riverdale Ave | 10 AM | Seniors 60+
- Yonkers Family YMCA β 17 Riverdale Ave | 3:30 PM | Community Dinner (Seniors priority)
Tuesday
- Salvation Army β 110 New Main St | 10 AMβ1 PM | (914) 963-1222
- Office for the Aging β 219 Ridge St & 435 Riverdale Ave | 10 AM | Seniors 60+
- Yonkers Family YMCA β 17 Riverdale Ave | 6β7 PM | Community Dinner
Wednesday
- St. Johnβs Episcopal Church β 1 Hudson Street (Getty Square) | 9 AM
- Mount Saint Carmel Church β 92 Waverly Street | 9 AM (shared parking lot at Castle Royale)
- Salvation Army β 110 New Main St | 10 AMβ1 PM | (914) 963-1222
- Office for the Aging β 219 Ridge St & 435 Riverdale Ave | 10 AM | Seniors 60+
- Yonkers Family YMCA β 17 Riverdale Ave | 6β7 PM | Community Dinner
Thursday
- Salvation Army β 110 New Main St | 10 AMβ1 PM | (914) 963-1222
- Office for the Aging β 219 Ridge St & 435 Riverdale Ave | 10 AM | Seniors 60+
- Yonkers Family YMCA β 17 Riverdale Ave | 6β7 PM | Community Dinner
Friday
- YCAP Food Pantry β 12 St. Joseph Ave | 8:30 AM | (914) 423-5905
- Office for the Aging β 219 Ridge St & 435 Riverdale Ave | 10 AM | Seniors 60+
- Salvation Army β 110 New Main St | 10 AMβ1 PM | (914) 963-1222 (d
- Yonkers Family YMCA β 17 Riverdale Ave | 6β7 PM | Community Dinner
Saturday
- Restoring Life Tabernacle β 88 Oak Street | Every other Saturday 10 AMβ1 PM | (914) 792-8291
- Sacred Heart Food Pantry at St. Josephβs Church β 141 Ashburton Ave | 7β8:30 AM | (914) 963-0730
- Westhab β 320 Walnut Street | 9 AM | 3rd Saturday monthly | (914) 231-2565 (meal)
Sunday
- Sacred Heart Food Pantry at St. Josephβs Church β 141 Ashburton Ave | 2β4 PM | Soup Kitchen | (914) 963-0730 (meal)
Other Westchester Towns (Organized by Day of Week)
Monday
- Mount Vernon Fresh Market Grab & Go β The Doles Center, 250 S 6th Ave | Hours vary | (914) 665-2420
- Union Baptist Church β 438 Main St, New Rochelle | Pantry Fri 4β6:30 PM, Kitchen 6β7:30 PM
- Community Central & Graceβs Kitchen β 33 Church St, White Plains | Hot Meals MonβFri 9:30 AMβ12:30 PM
- Don Bosco Community Center β 22 Don Bosco Pl, Port Chester | Kitchen MonβFri 8β10 AM, Pantry Tue 9β11 AM
Tuesday
- Community Service Associates β 8 S 2nd Ave, Mount Vernon | 5β5:45 PM | (914) 668-1428
- New Rochelle CAP Soup Kitchen β 95 Lincoln Ave | 12β3 PM | (914) 636-3050
- Don Bosco Community Center β 22 Don Bosco Pl, Port Chester | Pantry 9β11 AM
Wednesday
- Grace Baptist Church β 52 S 6th Ave, Mount Vernon | 9:30 AMβ12 PM | (914) 664-2676
- United Community Center of Westchester β 360 North Ave, New Rochelle | 1st Wed monthly 9 AMβ5 PM | (914) 813-2896
Thursday
- Community Service Associates β 8 S 2nd Ave, Mount Vernon | 5β5:45 PM | (914) 668-1428
- New Rochelle CAP Soup Kitchen β 95 Lincoln Ave | 12β3 PM | (914) 636-3050
- Horsemanβs Harvest Pantry (St. Teresa de Avila Church) β 130 Beekman Ave, Sleepy Hollow | 4th Thursday monthly 7:30β8:30 AM
Friday
- Peekskill C.A.P. Food Pantry β 709 Main St | 10 AMβ4 PM | (914) 739-1451
- Mount Lebanon Baptist Church β 648 Harrison Ave, Peekskill | 10 AMβ12 PM | (914) 737-6354
- Trinity Lutheran Church β 2 Fisher Court, White Plains | 8β11:30 AM | (914) 761-6038
- Choice of NY Food Pantry β 200 E Post Rd, White Plains | 11 AMβ2 PM | (914) 576-0173
Saturday
- Ossining Padres Hispanos β 109 Croton Ave, Ossining | 1β5 PM | (914) 881-1220
Sunday
- Mount Vernon SDA Soup Kitchen β 230 Columbus Ave | 12β2 PM | (914) 664-8586
Monthly & Mobile Food Programs:
- Feeding Westchester Mobile Pantry β Countywide food distribution network | feedingwestchester.org/find-help
- Matthew Wallace Foundation β Kerry Hall, 305 McLean Ave | Grab-n-Go Nov 22 & Dec 20 at 11:30 AM | Must be Westchester resident
- Nodine Hill Mobile Food Pantry β 140 Fillmore St, Yonkers | Last Tuesday monthly at 12 PM
SNAP Benefits Update β Effective November 1, 2025
Adults ages 18β64 without dependents under 14 must work at least 80 hours per month or participate in a qualifying training program to continue receiving SNAP benefits. Exemptions apply for veterans, homeless individuals, and current or former foster youth (ages 18β24). For help, contact Westchester DSS at (914) 995-3333 or visit socialservices.westchestergov.com.
Additional Helpful Resources β Westchester County
Housing, Rent, and Shelter Support
- Westchester County Department of Social Services β Emergency housing, SNAP, and HEAP assistance. Call 211 or (914) 995-3333.
- Westhab, Inc. β Housing and job training programs across Westchester. westhab.org or (914) 345-2800.
- Westchester Residential Opportunities β Housing counseling and foreclosure prevention. wroinc.org or (914) 428-4507.
- Legal Services of the Hudson Valley β Free legal aid for eviction prevention and benefits appeals. lshv.org or (877) 574-8529.
Utilities and Financial Assistance
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) β Help paying heating or cooling bills. Apply through DSS or visit otda.ny.gov/programs/heap.
- Con Edison CARE Program β Reduces monthly utility bills for income-eligible households. coned.com/en/save-money/assistance-programs.
- United Way of Westchester & Putnam β One-time financial aid and referrals. uwwp.org or (914) 997-6700.
Clothing and Household Essentials
- The Sharing Shelf β Free clothing for children and teens. 47 Purdy Ave, Port Chester. sharingshelf.org or (914) 305-5950.
- Junior League of Central Westchester Thrift Shop β Discounted clothing and home goods. 25 Harwood Ct, Scarsdale. (914) 723-6130.
Mental Health, Counseling, and Addiction Recovery
- WJCS (Westchester Jewish Community Services) β Mental health and family counseling. wjcs.com or (914) 761-0600.
- The Guidance Center of Westchester β Workforce development, re-entry, and counseling support. theguidancecenter.org or (914) 613-0700.
- Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA) β Crisis counseling, peer support, and suicide prevention. mhawestchester.org or (914) 345-0700.
- Crisis Text Line β Text HELLO to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis support.
Children, Families, and Nutrition
- WIC (Women, Infants & Children Program) β Healthy food and formula for pregnant women and children under 5. health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic or (914) 231-2510.
- Child Care Council of Westchester β Help finding safe, affordable child care. childcarewestchester.org or (914) 761-3456.
- Head Start Programs β Free early-childhood education and meals for eligible families. Contact WestCOP at (914) 592-5600.
Seniors and Home-Delivered Meals
- Senior Nutrition Program β Home-delivered meals for residents 60+. Contact (914) 813-6300.
- Meals on Wheels Programs β Available in Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Peekskill. Apply through your local senior center.
Job Training and Education
- Westhab Workforce Development β Job readiness and placement for adults and youth. westhab.org/workforce-development.
- The Guidance Center of Westchester β Career counseling and re-entry programs. theguidancecenter.org.
- SUNY Westchester Community College β Job certification and continuing education. sunywcc.edu.
Emergency and Crisis Lines
- 211 Hudson Valley Helpline β 24/7 resource for housing, food, and crisis assistance. Dial 211.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline β Call 988 anytime for mental health emergencies.
- Westchester County Crisis Prevention and Response Team (CPRT) β On-call clinicians for local crises. (914) 925-5959.