--- title: Feeding Westchester Blog | Feeding Westchester description: Feeding Westchester Blog --- - [Volunteer Login](https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0169&console_type=event&ht=1#) - [Agency Resources](https://feedingwestchester.org/agency-resources/) [![Feeding Westchester Logo](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Feeding%20Westchester%20Color%20Logo.png?width=526&height=130&name=Feeding%20Westchester%20Color%20Logo.png "Feeding Westchester Logo")](https://feedingwestchester.org) - [Find Help](https://feedingwestchester.org/find-help/) - [Why Donate](https://feedingwestchester.org/find-help/) - [Get Involved](https://feedingwestchester.org/get-involved/) - [Advocacy](https://feedingwestchester.org/get-involved/advocacy/) - [Other Ways to Help](https://feedingwestchester.org/get-involved/other-ways-to-help/) - [Volunteer](https://feedingwestchester.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/) - [Our Work](https://feedingwestchester.org/our-work/) - [About Us](https://feedingwestchester.org/about-us/) - [Blog](https://feedingwestchester.org/blog/) - [Financials & Reports](https://feedingwestchester.org/about-us/financials-and-reports/) [![Donate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5951788/2c14e5eb-ed91-4a8b-9f3d-d393e0a7fdcc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5951788/2c14e5eb-ed91-4a8b-9f3d-d393e0a7fdcc) # Feeding Westchester Blog ### Blog Categories - [Food Insecurity (16)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-insecurity) - [Food Education (15)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-education) - [Hunger (14)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/hunger) - [Food Bank (11)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-bank) - [Giving Back (8)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/giving-back) - [Poverty (4)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/poverty) - [Food Friday (3)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-friday) - [Insider (2)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/insider) [Subscribe for Updates](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester#subscribe) ## Recent Posts by Feeding Westchester [![](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/Ice%20Cream%20Final%20.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-make-homemade-ice-cream) ### [Recipe: How to Make Homemade Ice Cream](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-make-homemade-ice-cream) on July 23, 2021 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) ### *A treat like homemade ice cream can be both a delicious and nutritious snack.* Did you know milk contains nine essential nutrients? They help better manage your weight, reduce your risk for high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and more. Dairy has protein to help build and repair the muscle tissue of active bodies and calcium, which helps build strong bones and teeth. Plus, a treat like ice cream is a great way to cool off in the summer. [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-make-homemade-ice-cream) [![](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/Elijah-Dacanay.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/monthly-impact-distribution-numbers-march-2021) ### [Feeding Westchester's Monthly Impact Report - March 2021](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/monthly-impact-distribution-numbers-march-2021) on May 10, 2021 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) ### *An overview of our monthly distribution numbers and statistics. * Westchester County is one of the wealthiest in the U.S. Yet, there are thousands of people who are experiencing hunger and don’t have enough to eat. Feeding Westchester and its dedicated network of community partners and programs is here to change that. [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/monthly-impact-distribution-numbers-march-2021) [![State of Hunger Town Hall ](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/State%20of%20Hunger%20Video%20Title%20Card%20.png)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/hunger-westchester-town-hall-tara-rosenblum) ### [Watch: State of Hunger in Westchester Town Hall](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/hunger-westchester-town-hall-tara-rosenblum) on March 17, 2021 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) This town hall, hosted by News12's Tara Rosenblum, sheds light on the state of hunger in Westchester County one year after the first COVID-19 case hit New Rochelle. [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/hunger-westchester-town-hall-tara-rosenblum) [![](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/pebt-snap-benefits.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/snap-pebt-benefits-biden-executive-order) ### [SNAP and P-EBT Benefits Expanded in Executive Order: What You Need to Know](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/snap-pebt-benefits-biden-executive-order) on February 1, 2021 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) President Joe Biden signed an executive order last month to expand food assistance programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT). [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/snap-pebt-benefits-biden-executive-order) [![3 Ways Your Donation Makes an Impact in Westchester County](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/monetary-donations.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-monetary-donations-impact-community) ### [3 Ways Your Donation Makes an Impact in Westchester County](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-monetary-donations-impact-community) on December 14, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Feeding Westchester works hard to make a difference in our community and support our neighbors in leading healthy, happy lives. Assisting people in need has become a bigger feat during the COVID-19 pandemic because many families are facing income loss and are making difficult decisions surrounding work, caregiving, and financial responsibilities.  [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-monetary-donations-impact-community) [![](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/Military-Hunger-Featured.png)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/military-veteran-hunger-westchester-support) ### [Veterans and Active Military Go Hungry Every Day — Here’s How to Help](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/military-veteran-hunger-westchester-support) on November 11, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) **Hunger knows no boundaries** — it touches every community in Westchester County, including our military families. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 50 million people may face hunger in the U.S. during 2020, and our military families are no exception. [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/military-veteran-hunger-westchester-support) [![A Glance at Feeding Westchester's Response to COVID-19](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/20200417-Z-JN745-147-X5.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/a-glance-at-feeding-westchesters-response-to-covid-19) ### [The 5 Ways Feeding Westchester Responded to COVID-19](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/a-glance-at-feeding-westchesters-response-to-covid-19) on November 3, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) COVID-19 has drastically changed everyday life for so many of us. Early on, as the pandemic began to spread in the U.S., the state of New York and its surrounding areas became the biggest virus hot spots in the country. [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/a-glance-at-feeding-westchesters-response-to-covid-19) [![Clean-Plate Club: 8 Yummy Meal Ideas Using Just the Basics](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/GettyImages-1150072566.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/clean-plate-club-8-yummy-meal-ideas-using-just-the-basics) ### [Clean-Plate Club: 8 Yummy Meal Ideas Using Just the Basics](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/clean-plate-club-8-yummy-meal-ideas-using-just-the-basics) on October 27, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Cooking healthy doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive — and once you get the hang of making your own wholesome meals, you’ll discover new favorite go-to dishes and also become more comfortable getting creative in the kitchen.  [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/clean-plate-club-8-yummy-meal-ideas-using-just-the-basics) [![3 Ways That Volunteering With Feeding Westchester Can Help Differentiate Your Organization Against Competitors](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/pasted%20image%200%20(2).png)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/3-ways-that-volunteering-with-feeding-westchester-can-help-differentiate-your-organization-against-competitors) ### [3 Ways That Volunteering With Feeding Westchester Can Help Differentiate Your Organization Against Competitors](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/3-ways-that-volunteering-with-feeding-westchester-can-help-differentiate-your-organization-against-competitors) on October 20, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) It’s no secret that giving back to the community is a win-win for all who are involved. Not only does volunteer work help improve the community, but it also provides perks to the volunteers themselves. In fact, [research](https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-giving-makes-us-happy/) has found that volunteering makes people feel healthier, happier and less stressed. Similarly, corporate philanthropy has proved to be beneficial all around, from the community to the company’s employees and brand. [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/3-ways-that-volunteering-with-feeding-westchester-can-help-differentiate-your-organization-against-competitors) [![5 Things You Should Know About Food Insecurity on College Campuses](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/GettyImages-500868331.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-food-insecurity-on-college-campuses) ### [5 Things You Should Know About Food Insecurity on College Campuses](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-food-insecurity-on-college-campuses) on October 13, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Chronic hunger is an issue that impacts people from many different walks of life. [Food insecurity](https://hungerandhealth.feedingamerica.org/understand-food-insecurity/), which is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life, affects an estimated one in nine Americans. This translates to more than [37 million hungry Americans](https://www.feedingamerica.org/about-us/press-room/new-usda-report-findings-demonstrate-improvement-food-insecure-population) — including millions of school-age children and college students. [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-food-insecurity-on-college-campuses) [Next Page](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester/page/2) ### Subscribe Here! ### OUR PURPOSE Driven by the belief that access to healthy food is a basic right for all people, Feeding Westchester leads hunger action programs and mobilizes the resources needed to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. 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