United Way Organizes Countywide Food Drive in Putnam on Saturday

May 14, 2020 - The United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is working with towns and villages across Putnam County to organize a one-day, drive-thru food drive on Saturday, May 16 to restock hard-hit food pantries.

Residents are urged to drop off non-perishable food items to locations around the county from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

UWWP in partnership with Putnam County has already given out thousands of pounds of food during weekly food drops through the Food Bank of Hudson Valley and other organizations.

“The coronavirus has created great economic hardship for many of our families and our food pantries have been depleted,’’ said Tom Gabriel, President and CEO of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam. “We have seen a tremendous outpouring of support and are counting on Putnam County families to continue to step up and help others less fortunate during this crisis.’’

Residents can drop off non-perishable food items from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at the following locations:

Brewster - Brewster Village Hall, 50 Main Street; (benefitting Putnam CAP and the Brewster Community Food Pantry)

Carmel – Putnam County Office Building, 40 Gleneida Ave. (Benefitting Hillside Outreach)

Cold Spring – Municipal Parking Lot, Fair St. (benefitting Philipstown Food Pantry)

Kent - Kent Town Hall, 25 Sybils Crossing; (Benefitting Gilead Food Pantry)

Mahopac - Michael Geary Roller Rink, 740 Route 6 (benefitting St. John’s Food Pantry)

Patterson - Patterson Town Hall, 1142 Route 311 (benefitting Patterson Presbyterian Food Pantry)

Putnam Valley - PV Senior Center, Town Park Lane (benefitting Putnam Valley Community Food Pantry)

Southeast - Southeast Town Hall, 1360 Route 22 (Benefitting Putnam CAP and Brewster Community Food Pantry)

Some suggested food items include:

Juice (Non-Refrigerated)

• Rice

• Macaroni & Cheese

• Pasta

• Spaghetti Sauce

• Cereal

• Canned Beef Stew

• Canned Tuna or Chicken

• Diapers (all sizes) / Wipes

• Toiletries

• Personal Hygiene Products

• Paper Products

• Cleaning Products

• Canned Fruit

• Crackers

“By working together we can have a greater impact on the Putnam County residents who need it, but we need the help of the public too,” said Gabriel.

Those interested in learning more about the food drive can visit uwwp.org or call 211.

About United Way of Westchester and Putnam

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) provides strategic resources and tools to residents in crisis or who are marginalized due to personal or life’s circumstances. These include the 2-1-1 helpline, early literacy programming for preschoolers, job skills training and financial empowerment for adults, as well as access to health services.

UWWP is located at 336 Central Park Ave., White Plains, NY 10606. Phone: 914-997-6700 Website: www.uwwp.org. Facebook: (www.facebook.com/UnitedWayWP) and Twitter (@UnitedWayWP)