Yorktown Food Pantries Need Turkeys, Hams

September 26, 2023 – The Community Food Pantry at St. Mary’s in Mohegan Lake needs turkey and ham donations for the holidays.

Rising food prices and greater demand for pantry services are limiting the pantry’s ability to prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas distributions.

“Because of the increase of families coming to our food banks, the food banks are critically low on funds. Based on recent calculations for the holidays, buying turkeys, hams and other foods for the holidays would consume up to 70 percent of St. Mary’s funds,” said Councilman Ed Lachterman. “Most supermarkets will let you earn points for a free turkey or ham. We ask the public to consider donating these items to the food pantry. There are a lot of people in need in our community.”

Four food pantries operate in Yorktown. The First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry at 2880 Crompond Road; the Community Food Pantry at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at 1836 E. Main Street; the Westchester Korean Seventh-day Adventist Church at 1243 White Hill Road; and Yorktown Community Help at 1974 Commerce Street.