We are grateful to the entire team who worked to make this happen. Molly Nicol, CEO of the Regional Food Bank of NENY and The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley said “this is exciting news that will be a game-changer in our ability to serve the needs of those experiencing food insecurity in the Hudson Valley. Use the links below to find a food bank, food pantry, meal center, and/or organic materials near you. It is estimated that nearly 179,000 low- to moderate-income New Yorkers in the Hudson Valley are currently receiving food assistance. The new distribution warehouse will provide increased capacity to obtain, store, and distribute food donations to 400 member agencies in six counties in the lower Hudson Valley: Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan, and Putnam Counties. ![]() Due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for food assistance across the Hudson Valley Region grew substantially and the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley outgrew its current facility. The award to the Town of Montgomery was made through the Community Development Block Grant CARES program administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. THE FOOD BANK OF THE HUDSON VALLEY AND TOWN SUPERVISOR BRIAN MAHER ANNOUNCE HISTORIC GRANT AWARD! We are in need of donations from food industry partners including food distributors, restaurants, schools, day cares, grocery stores. Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables (JSY) Food Donations We gratefully accept fresh fruit and vegetables as well as canned goods and frozen foods. ![]()
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