The recent on petit larceny charges for allegedly stealing food and other items from the food pantry operated by the town sent shockwaves through the community.
Why would anyone take food and clothing meant for the neediest and most vulnerable residents?
While it is run by the town, the Harrison pantry accepts donations from the public and local organizations.
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Of the dozens of other food pantries in Putnam and Westchester counties, all are run by churches and non-profits that accept donations of food and money from the public and community organizations. Some pantries also receive a small amount of government funding.
Below is a list of just some of the food pantries in the area along with contact information. This list is not exhaustive. For information about food pantries not listed here, visit the Hunger Action Network of New York State or the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley.
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Putnam County
Brewster Community Food Pantry, Inc.
26 Prospect St., Brewster
Contact: John Brand at 845-279-4325
Hours of Operation: Tuesday (10 a.m.-12 p.m.); Thursday (1 p.m.-3 p.m.)
Affiliated with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Putnam CAP Food Pantry
121 Main St., Brewster
Contact: Judy Callahan at 845-278-8021
Hours of Operation: Monday and Friday (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), Wednesday (8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.)
Run by the Putnam Community Action Program.
Gilead Food Pantry
9 Church St., Carmel
Contact: Marjorie Williams at 845-279-5941
Hours of Operation: Fridays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Run by Gilead Presbyterian Church
St. John the Evangelist Food Pantry
221 East Lake Boulevard, Mahopac
Contact: Bernard Moran, 845-628-2006
Hours of Operation: Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cortlandt Manor
Holy Spirit Food Pantry
1969 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor
Contact: Betty Calabrese at 914-737-2111
Hours: 3rd or 4th Monday of month 6 p.m.-8 p.m.;
Wednesday 10 a.m.- Noon
Run by church volunteers. Funded by donations from individuals and supermarkets, some government funding.
Donation box for money and food in church vestibule.
Katonah
Community Center of Northern Westchester
84 Bedford Road, Katonah
Contact: Claire Murray at 914-232-6572
Hours: Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Non-profit organization, run primarily by volunteers, funded through donations. To donate click here.
Mt. Kisco
Bethel Baptist Church Food Pantry
106 Maple Ave., Mt. Kisco
Contact: Ethel Eurie at 914-241-7151
Hours: Friday 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Run by church volunteers.
Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry
United Methodist Church Of Mt. Kisco
300 E. Main St.
Contact: Heather Baker Sullivan at 914-977-3295
Hours: Tuesday 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m., Wednesday 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.
A volunteer effort of 12 religious congregations in Bedford, Armonk and Mount Kisco. To donate, click here.
Peekskill
Salvation Army Peekskill Food Pantry
117 Nelson Ave., Peekskill
Contact: Maj. Joyce Griffin at 914-737-0280
Hours: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Visit the Salvation Army website for more information
Mount Lebanon Baptist Food Pantry
648 Harrison Ave., Peekskill
Contact: Dorothy Sims at 914-737-6354
Hours: Friday, 10 a.m. - Noon; Wednesday, 9:20 a.m.-Noon (produce)
Harvest Time Food Pantry
1000 Orchard St., Peekskill
Contact: Elizabeth McCorvey at 914-739-0411
Hours: Monday- Friday, Noon-4 p.m.
Fred's Pantry
137 North Division St., Peekskill
Contact: Jeanne Blum at 914-7376-2636
Hours: Saturday, 9:30a.m.-11 a.m.
Part of Caring for the Homeless of Peekskill (CHOP), which also runs the Jan Peek House Center. Read about Fred’s Pantry in .
Pleasantville
Interfaith Emergency Food Pantry
United Methodist Church, 70 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville
Contact: Donna Chalfi at 914-769-3944
Hours: Every other Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Yorktown Heights
First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
2880 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights
Contact: Peter Marsh at 914-245-2186
Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
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Editor's note: The article originally misstated some of the information regarding the Putnam Community Action Program's pantry. The information is now correct.
