OTHER RESOURCES

We are here to refer you to programs and resources, according to your needs. Our team is committed to your success and well-being, and we strive to create a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Due to high volume, we review resource feature requests for mission alignment. To be considered, email rhorowitz@thepantryny.org. We will contact only those we can include.

A Sampling of In Pantry Complementary and Educational Resources 

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension - twice yearly eight-week nutrition classes given in Spanish with completion certification. Topics include smart shopping, healthy eating, exercise for health, etc.

  • “Field Trips” coordinated in conjunction with D.I.G. Farm (“Dealing in Good”), Westmoreland Sanctuary, For the People & Kids Outdoor Learning Organization and others.

  • “Library Ladies” - The Pantry’s very own literary volunteers who distribute free books to all children visiting The Pantry, as well as adults. They visit “in warmer months” outside The Pantry’s doors. 

  • Little Lending Library - located on the side street outside The Pantry and United Methodist Church. It is free for all. Leave a book, take a book. 

  • New York Medical College student volunteer food demonstration presentations.

  • Northern Westchester Hospital - year-long monthly visits to The Pantry during Distribution times offering flu shots, blood pressure checks, nutrition lessons, healthy adult/kid snacks, sun protection tips, lyme disease education and more.

  • Open Door Medical Center Mount Kisco - offering WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program information on a regular basis.

  • SNAP and SNAP-ED NY - Learn how to apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) monthly benefits to purchase food (food stamps) via visits from Feeding Westchester staff/volunteers who are at The Pantry regularly. SNAP-ED NY is a statewide program that teaches people how to shop for and cook healthy meals on a limited budget. A representative from the Cornell Cooperative Extension presenting SNAP-ED nutrition lessons and food demonstrations is at The Pantry once per month.

  • Westchester County Department of Health - regular scheduled visits to The Pantry to assist with navigating New York’s Health Plan Marketplace.

  • Westchester Library System - periodic visits to The Pantry offering library card registration and information on how to use the library and what is offered locally at Mount Kisco Library.

Resources with Links