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Frequently
Asked
Questions

I need help, how can I get food from the pantry?

The pantry is open the second Thursday of every month, from 8:15 to 10:30 AM and from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Anyone who needs help is welcome!

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To register for the first time:

  1. Bring a photo ID, such as a current driver’s license showing your address in Sleepy Hollow or Tarrytown, or a valid passport from any country.

  2. If you bring a passport, please also bring a piece of mail addressed to you in one of the villages.

  3. Smaller emergency bags of food are available if you do not have the required proof.

 

Note:

  1. Distribution dates may change because of holidays or inclement weather.

  2. Updates are posted on this website and Facebook.

How can I volunteer with the food pantry?

Volunteering is a great way to help others, meet your neighbors, and have fun! We have volunteers of all ages who help every month or occasionally.

 

Monthly volunteer days/hours

  • Fridays (grocery deliveries): 7:00-10:00 AM

  • Sundays (bag packing): 4:00-6:00 PM

  • Mondays (bag packing): 9:00-11:00 AM

  • Tuesdays (bag packing): 9:00-11:00 AM and 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (on call)

  • Wednesdays (produce deliveries): 7:45-11:00 AM

  • Wednesdays (produce bagging): 6:30-8:30 PM

  • Thursdays (distribution): 7:30 or 8:00-11:00 AM and 5:30-8:00 PM (second Thursday of the month)

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Adults (18+)

Every month, we need help unloading deliveries, packing groceries and produce, greeting and checking in clients, and distributing bags of food.

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Bilingual Spanish-speaking individuals are in particular need! Learn more and sign up here.

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For information about volunteering occasionally with administrative work, please email us at volunteer@ttshpantry.org.

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Youth (12+) and Adults

Younger volunteers can help unload deliveries, shelve groceries, and pack bags to earn community service hours. Learn more and sign up here

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Children under 12

We always need help from individuals, schools, and clubs. If you’d like to collect canned food or raise money for the pantry, email us at info@ttshpantry.org.

How can I donate food to the food pantry?

Donating money to the pantry is the easiest and most cost-effective way to help nourish your neighbors because we buy food in bulk and often at a discount.

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Food or diaper drives are always welcome and helpful.

 

The Pantry always needs:

  • ​Rolled oats or plain oatmeal

  • Shelf-stable milk

  • Peanut butter

  • 2-pound bags of rice

  • Dried or canned beans

  • Pasta

  • Canned tomatoes and tomato paste

  • Cooking oil

  • Canned tuna, chicken, and sardines

  • Diapers (larger sizes are best)

  • Feminine health products

  • Fresh Direct or similar large reusable bags

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Please DO NOT donate large packages.

 

The Pantry cannot accept:

  • Baby food

  • Nutritional supplements

  • Pet food

  • Glass jars

  • Opened packages

  • Expired products.

 

​For large food or diaper drive donations, please call:

Rich Issacson at (917) 364-8593 to arrange delivery.

 

Individual donations can be dropped off inside the pantry, at the corner of John and West Elizabeth streets, during the monthly volunteer dates/times (see above).

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*** Please do not leave items at the church ***

How can I learn more about the Community Food Pantry?

You are welcome to attend the monthly Board of Directors meetings at 8 AM (in person in the social hall above the pantry or via Zoom) throughout the year. We also host an annual meeting in February and twice annual volunteer gatherings. Please e-mail info@ttshpantry.org for more specific information or sign up for our newsletter.

 

We are so grateful to all our volunteers, donors, and community partners for their help. 

*** The Pantry needs Fresh Direct Bags ***

Please drop off clean bags at any times on the West Elizabeth covered porch at the rear of the Pantry.

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