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This week’s distribution on July 28th fed 163 families, representing 587 individuals (including 42 deliveries).  The totals include 23 families representing 90 people served at our nighttime session. We at the Food Pantry are continually amazed at the ways in which our sources of donated food and funds work their way to meet the weeklyContinue reading “July 28, 2021”

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Gandhi The effort, teamwork, compassion and hard work that go into making the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry run is a sight to behold. From the amazing teenage volunteers who come with full hearts and great attitudes to the communityContinue reading “July 21, 2021”

As a kid, I remember going to South Church and hearing what Rev. Joe Gilmore would say when he passed out the collection baskets. “Give what you can, take what you need”.  Back then the food pantry was just that: a pantry. That’s all that was needed. Coming back to it as a volunteer atContinue reading “July 16, 2021”

July 7, 2021 “I’m back in the line again,” says a pantry client after standing in line for a bag of produce and a box of packaged food, then moving on to the breakfast table where she picks up cereal and milk, giving us a moment to catch up. She recently lost her job andContinue reading “July 7, 2021”

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers….” Oh, right, that’s the postal service. (Actually, it seems the USPS doesn’t have an official motto, but that’s a topic for another day.) But I think the words also apply to the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry, especially today. Undaunted by the 102.6-degree heat, this morning’sContinue reading “June 30, 2021”

Greetings from the Food Pantry! On this most beautiful day, our wonderful volunteers served 140 households totaling 502 individuals. This is a bit of an increase, and we are still seeing additional families registering with the pantry on a weekly basis. Over the weekend, Ardsley Methodist Church and the Boy Scouts brought us two carloadsContinue reading “June 23, 2021”

On this gorgeous, spring-like Wednesday we served 121 families which represents 418 people. This was fewer than we were expecting and we all hope that this is the start of a downward trend. However, we will stay prepared for any and all who come to us in need. Each week, Temple Beth Shalom chooses oneContinue reading “June 16, 2021”

It feels as if it’s nearly 90 degrees, if you consider the humidity, yet the number of people standing in line for food keeps growing this Wednesday morning. The line includes women and children, from newborns and shy toddlers to teens who help their mother carry the food to the car or to home. It’sContinue reading “June 9, 2021”

“The time has come,” the Walrus said,   “To talk of many things:Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax—   Of cabbages—and kings …” “The Walrus and the Carpenter” By Lewis Carol But let’s begin instead with a tale of Beans and Bagels. The food we distribute to our clients comes to our doors in two flavors: Fixed Inventory, things in boxesContinue reading “June 1, 2021”

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Molly Rodriguez Day! At the Village board of trustees meeting last night, Mayor Rossillo declared today Molly Rodriguez Day in recognition of her 10 years of service as director/co-director of the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry. Here’s Molly displaying her Village proclamation. Take a bow, Molly! Did we set another record today?Continue reading “May 26, 2021”