Food Bank for Westchester Recognizes Elmsford Schools as “Hunger Heroes”

The Elmsford Union Free School District was among several local organizations to be recognized as “Hunger Heroes” at the Food Bank for Westchester’s annual Hunger Hero Awards breakfast on June 1.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Ricca accepted the Service Provider Award for the district’s work with the Food Bank for Westchester’s Backpack Program at the Alice E. Grady Elementary School and for its work with the Food Bank’s mobile food pantry, which is stationed at the Alexander Hamilton Jr./Sr. High School once a month, offering free produce and other fresh and nutritious foods to residents in need.

Dr. Ricca said the district is committed to taking a larger role in the fight against hunger and providing the best possible services to the Elmsford community in a respectful and dignified manner.

“We are proud and grateful for our partnership with the Food Bank for Westchester and we are thankful for all of the support from our community leaders, our school community and our Board of Education,” said Dr. Ricca.

“It’s because of you that we are able to make a difference for many in need. There is no shame in hunger and as a community, we recognize the importance of supporting each other.”

Attending the awards breakfast, which was held at the Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, were: Dr. Ricca, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Gladys Baxter, Grady Principal Doug Doller, District Clerk Diane Caperna, Grady Secretary Lynn Jacoby, Grady Nurse Veronica Lederman and Grady Custodian Warren Williams.