Last year, 47% of the food we provided to our neighbors in need came from food reclamation. This is food that is no longer sell-able, but still perfectly edible. Food reclamation keeps good food out of landfills and gets it to the vulnerable people in our communities who need it the most! How it works: On their […]
Calling all 4th, 5th and 6th graders! Join Teens Teach STEM for the Sweet Science: Ice Cream Lab This is a free program at the Westchester Food Pantry from Teens Teach STEM. Kids will learn how to: Kids will make their own ice cream and eat it at the Pantry! Parents/guardians must: ¡Llamamos a todos los
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE For over 30 years, the Westchester Food Pantry has been dedicated to providing nourishing food to individuals and families across Westchester and the surrounding communities who are experiencing food insecurity. Operating entirely on donations, the Pantry feeds over 500 households each month, providing each with fresh produce, meat, pantry staples, baked goods,
March 28 Concert at Westchester Community Church to benefit the pantry Read More »
The Westchester Food Pantry’s Annual Meeting was a wonderful opportunity to come together, enjoy lunch and raffles, and reflect on the year behind us. The gathering concluded with a presentation from Executive Director Amanda Grant, who shared the changes, challenges, and highlights of the Pantry’s 30th year of service, as well as what lies ahead in
The Pantry will be closed December 22, 2025 – January 1, 2026. The Pantry will resume volunteer shifts on Friday, January 2, and Client Service on Saturday, January 3, 2026. We are committed to providing all our neighbors in need with sufficient, healthy food options. Please email us at info@westchesterfoodpantry.org with any additional questions.
Volunteering at the Westchester Food Pantry is a meaningful way for children to learn empathy, gratitude, and the importance of giving back. Kids gain confidence and pride as they see how their efforts directly help neighbors in need, and families who volunteer together create lasting memories while modeling compassion and service. Children ages 12 and
Elijah Jones is a regular volunteer at the Pantry. He started volunteering two years ago as a junior at Proviso West High School and never stopped! Elijah is now a full-time student at Triton College and will pursue a degree in architecture. “Volunteering made me more aware of hunger in our area. Every time I
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Last night, Pantry friends, fans, donors and volunteers gathered to celebrate the Westchester Food Pantry’s 30th anniversary. Together, participants donated over $20,000 for much-needed food, supplies, and equipment—gifts that felt like birthday presents for the Pantry as we mark 30 years of service. Guests heard heartfelt reflections from Junior Advisory Board President Rhia Nagale and longtime
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Our parking lot attendants are outside year round directing traffic and assisting clients before they even enter our doors. No matter what the weather may be, our parking lot attendants always have a smile and kind greeting for everyone. Kevin Brooks has been volunteering for the Westchester Food Pantry for over two years. “I had
The Grassroots Garden Group has once again turned their passion for gardening into an act of extraordinary generosity! Their 7th annual Plant Sale raised an incredible $3,200 for the Westchester Food Pantry. This dedicated group spends countless hours planting seeds, nurturing seedlings, and preparing for the sale—all out of the kindness of their hearts. From
Grassroots Garden Club 7th Annual Plant Sale Success! Read More »
