GET INVOLVED
There are many ways to get involved in helping all New Yorkers access healthy food and critical benefits. As a community of customers and staff, volunteers, and donors, we value everyone’s contribution, from volunteering and donating to partnership.
Donate
Help the 100,000+ people a year who receive healthy food and benefits access (such as SNAP) through WSCAH.
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Volunteer
Help us distribute 100,000 pounds of food weekly.
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Get Services
Looking for food or benefits support? Visit us at 86th Street or give us a call.
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Partner with Us
We work with schools, corporate groups, and other community organizations to serve our customers.
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Advocate
Join us to spread the word about critical issues impacting hungry New Yorkers.
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Join the Roundtable
We lead a network of NYC’s largest emergency food providers that collaborate to bring more resources to communities.
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Other ways to give
Matching Gifts
WSCAH offers matching gifts! Check to see if your employer will match your donation amount.
Donor Advised Funds
Easily make donations from your Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon donor-advised funds.
Donate by check or stocks
We accept donations by mail or stock. Find out more about how to contribute in these ways.
Fundraise for WSCAH
Peer-to-peer fundraising is an easy and fun way to support all New Yorkers getting access to healthy food and essential benefits
Latest Events
Upcoming EventPlentiful Plates at Tavern on the Green
Thur, Mar 5, 2026Join us for Plentiful Plates 2026, reimagined this year as a seated luncheon at the iconic Tavern on the Green in Central Park. Thank you to all of our generous supporters who make continue to donate their time and resources to ensuring every WSCAH customer can access the healthy food they need and deserve.
PodcastKnowledge is Power
The old rules no longer apply. With federal, state, and city systems in flux, food insecurity is surging—WSCAH served 80% more people in November than in October. Even as SNAP benefits return, stress lingers, and WSCAH has boosted food allotments by 50% through year-end. So what’s next? Tune in for this essential discussion on food security, system change, and the work ahead that can effect real change on Hangry for Change, Episode 16: Knowledge is Power.
NewsState of Hunger in New York City: A Growing Crisis of Cuts and Consequences
New York City’s emergency food infrastructure is under immense strain as federal, state, and city support rapidly erodes. The burden is shifting to communities, nonprofits, and volunteers who are already stretched thin. The urgency to act has never been greater.
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