Thanks to everyone who helped us raise over $6,000 for the RCAH Food REcovery Program
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+1 845 268-8023
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Rockland Community Against Hunger
209 N Route 9W
Congers, NY 10920
Read about how we distributed over 2,000,000 pounds of healthy food to food pantries and soup kitchens throughout Rockland County!
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Read about us to find out more about the food pantries, soup kitchens and other related programs in Rockland County.
For more information about health and nutritional services in Rockland County, CLICK HERE to visit our website.
For specific information on nutrition, diabetes and other programs and services provided by the Rockland Department of Health - CLICK HERE
Program |
For Who?* |
Benefit |
To Apply |
Adult day care, child care, afterschool programs, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters |
Meals in care settings, low-income neighborhoods |
NYS CACFP: 1-800-942-3858 |
|
Congregate Meals |
Adults age 60+ and their spouses |
Daily nutritious meals, up to 5x per week |
NYS Senior Citizen’s Helpline:1-800-342-9871 |
Farmers’ Markets Nutrition Program |
Older adults; Women,
Infant Children (WIC) |
$20 of coupon vouchers for older adults, varying cash–value vouchers for WIC participants |
CLICK HERE to find a farmers' markets that accept SNAP or Contact area office for aging, (845) 364-2110, WIC clinic. |
SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp Program)
|
Individuals and families that meet income guidelines |
Monthly “food dollars” used with an Electronic Benefit Card (EBT) |
Call SNAP / Food Stamp office (845) 364-3100 or CLICK HERE to visit the Local Dept. of Social Services; In Rockland County website. |
Home Delivered Meals
|
Homebound and at-risk older adults |
1-2 nutritious meals daily, 5x week |
NYS Senior Citizen’s Helpline: 1-800-342-9871 |
Nutrition Outreach & Education Program (NOEP)
|
Individuals and families potentially eligible for food stamp benefits |
Outreach, educational presentations, pre-screenings, one-on-one help |
NOEP Coordinator: Rosa Balbuena at 845-942-5791 ext 14 or visit www.catholiccharitiesny.org |
School Meals |
Children enrolled in school. Must meet income guidelines. |
Breakfast and lunch at school, sometimes free or reduced-price |
Contact your child’s school for free and reduced-price school meal application
|
Rockland County Residents |
Whether you want help to quit smoking, make your business a healthier place to work, or to explore Rockland's park system with your family...Steps can help. |
Looking for information about good nutrition, healthier cooking, weight loss, or where to find better food choices in your community? Then you've come to the right place! CLICK HERE for more information. |
|
Summer Meals |
Children and teenagers, age 18 and younger |
Free meals during summer, mostly in low-income neighborhoods |
For a list of summer meal sites: 1-800-522-5006 |
Pregnant women, infants, children age 4 and under who qualify |
Monthly food vouchers, nutrition education, health screenings, farmers’ market coupons, breastfeeding support |
Call WIC Rockland office: (845) 364-2577 or CLICK HERE |
*Each program has additional eligibility requirements.
Prepared by a project of the Nutrition Consortium of NYS, USDA/FNS, and NYS
OTDA, July 2010. This
institution is an equal opportunity provider.