Join the Hudson Valley Bears and Prephab for a pre-Turkey Day dance party at River Station in Poughkeepsie. Get on out for the biggest club night of the year and party for a good cause! Bring donations of non-perishable foods, toiletries, household cleansers, or unwrapped gifts to help fill HVCS’ Dutchess County pantry for the holidays.
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Thanksgiving Eve Party & Food Drive
Friday, October 17th, 2014Thanksgiving Week Food Drive at River Station
Friday, October 17th, 2014
For a list of needed food and toiletry items, view our Holiday Food Drive Wish List 2014.
Upcoming Food Drives
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
Ardsley High School’s Silver Lining Club will collect food donations for us at DeCicco’s Market on Sunday, October 26th.
Now that we’re in the second half of October (where does it go?), it’s time to start thinking about the holidays…and for many of you, that means thinking about making food donations to our food pantries. Check out these upcoming opportunities to drop off non-perishable foods, or organize your own food drive like the kind people at the Woodlands Community Temple!
Sunday, October 26 – Ardsley HS Silver Lining Club’s food drive at DeCicco’s Market in Ardsley
The week of November 24 – River Station Restaurant in Poughkeepsie (part of Prephab and the Hudson Valley Bears’ Thanksgiving Eve food drive)
Friday, December 12 – “Fill Chill” Holiday Food & Gift Drive and Donate-a-thon at Chill Wine Bar in Beacon
Wondering what we need? Download our Holiday Food Drive Wish List 2014 (MS Word format)
Non-Perishable Food Drive at DeCicco’s
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
The Ardsley High School Silver Linings Club will hold a non-perishable food drive for HVCS’ Westchester food pantries on Sunday, October 26, 2014 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the DeCicco’s Market in Ardsley. Club members will be handing out red ribbons and collecting non-perishable foods, toiletries and household cleaners at a table near the entrance. Please stop by and donate generously!
Needed items:
Toiletries and Personal Items:
- Deodorant
- body soap
- shampoo
- conditioner
- moisturizer
- shaving cream
- toilet paper
- toothpaste
- toothbrushes
Cleaning Supplies:
- laundry detergent
- cleaning supplies
- paper towel
- bleach
- dish soap
- window cleaner (Windex)
- all-purpose cleaner (regular or anti-bacterial)
Non-Perishable Foods:
- Canned Fruits
- Canned Vegetables
- Fruit juice
- Boxed dinner items:
- potatoes
- pasta
- macaroni & cheese
- tuna
- boxed milk (Parmalait)
- soups (low sodium preferred)
- gravy (low sodium preferred)
- beef stew
- ravioli
- stuffing
- cranberry sauce
- rice
- corn bread mix
- canned pumpkin
- frozen turkey
- canned or frozen ham
“Fill Chill” Holiday Food & Gift Drive
Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
Despite the name, Chill Wine Bar gives a warm holiday welcome to all HVCS supporters on Friday, December 12, 2014 for a holiday food and gift drive! Join us for Chill’s selection of wines, craft bottled beer, tapas and paninis and bring along non-perishable food items or unwrapped toys to pass on to a needy HVCS family. Plus, Chill will donate 25% of your bill to HVCS–and this donation will be matched by a major corporation, so it’s like a 50% donation of your check! The more you eat and drink, the more we collect for our holiday food pantries for hungry clients.
No cover!
Our 2014 Emergency Food Closet Wish List:
Toiletries and Personal Items:
- Deodorant
- body soap
- shampoo
- conditioner
- moisturizer
- shaving cream
- toilet paper
- toothpaste
- toothbrushes
Cleaning Supplies:
- laundry detergent
- cleaning supplies
- paper towel
- bleach
- dish soap
- window cleaner (Windex)
- all-purpose cleaner (regular or anti-bacterial)
Non-Perishable Foods:
- Canned Fruits
- Canned Vegetables
- Fruit juice
- Boxed dinner items:
- potatoes
- pasta
- macaroni & cheese
- tuna
- boxed milk (Parmalait)
- soups (low sodium preferred)
- gravy (low sodium preferred)
- beef stew
- ravioli
- stuffing
- cranberry sauce
- rice
- corn bread mix
- canned pumpkin
- frozen turkey
- canned or frozen ham
Yom Kippur Food Drive Nets 150+ Boxes of Food
Tuesday, October 14th, 2014The Woodlands Community Temple filled our Hawthorne food pantry with the results of the food drive they held on Saturday, October 4th at their Yom Kippur services. The congregation’s response was so overwhelming that they had to rent a truck to transport all the non-perishable foods to us. Volunteers unloaded 151 boxes of food last week. This much-needed food will go towards our emergency food closet for our clients’ families and those who need emergency service. Thank you to to the Woodlands Community Temple, and organizer Sandi Leib-Geiger!
HVCS’ Cheese & Wine Tasting Party Nearly Sold Out
Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
There are only a few spots left at our Cheese and Wine Tasting Party on November 5th at the Beacon Pantry in (where else?) Beacon! If sampling delicious gourmet cheese, charcuterie and fine wines is your thing, then this is an event you don’t want to miss. We’ve got a total of only 10 spots, and they’re going fast! Reserve your seat in advance by getting your ticket today using this link:
https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/cheese/
You can purchase your tickets on that page via PayPal, or call us at (914) 785-8277.
Thanks to HPNAP, Food Distribution Continues at Mosaic Center
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014HVCS just received word that we will receive a $2,500 grant from HPNAP (Hunger Prevention & Nutrition Assistance Program) to support our emergency food closet and Green Thumb food distribution program at the Mosaic Center in Mt. Vernon. This grant will allow us to continue to give stipends to peer outreach workers to assist us on Green Thumb food distribution days, which are typically the busiest of the month. Special thanks to our peers, Mosaic staff, and THRIVES nutritional program workers who do an amazing job getting fresh produce to hungry families so quickly!
Brunch Is A Cabaret: A World AIDS Day Fundraiser
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
Cap off your Thanksgiving holiday weekend with a lively brunch fundraiser at Gunk Haus in Highland! Enjoy your choice of brunch entree, coffee, tea or juice while relaxing to the smooth sounds of live cabaret performers. Tickets are just $25, and in honor of World AIDS Day (December 1st) all proceeds benefiting HVCS’ programs and services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Scheduled to appear:
and more!
Sound systems provided by Superior Sounds
Seatings are available between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.
To attend, you must RSVP in advance. Purchase your tickets using the Eventbrite link below. If you are attending with a group, but group members are paying separately, please use the “Create a group” option on Eventbrite. You can also call (914) 785-8277 or email Anthony to make your advance payment.
Previous fundraising brunches at Gunk Haus have sold out each time, so we highly recommend purchasing your tickets today! We cannot guarantee any walk-ins on the day of the event.
Cancellation Policy: If you purchase advance tickets but decide to cancel before November 26, HVCS will refund your ticket fee minus any fees incurred by Eventbrite. No refunds will be given after November 26, 2014.
Cheese & Wine Tasting Party – Sold Out!
Friday, September 26th, 2014
You’re invited to an exclusive VIP cheese and wine tasting party to raise funds for Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) at the Beacon Pantry on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30 pm. Expand your palate and learn how to choose the perfect cheese and charcuterie platter just in time for holiday entertaining. Stacey Penlon, the Beacon Pantry’s owner and “expert du fromage” will guide 10 guests through the seven kinds of cheese, each paired with wines selected by local expert Bob Brink. All proceeds benefit HVCS’ array of services for people living with chronic diseases.