West Side Campaign Against Hunger

09/17/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from all of us at WSCAH!

This month, we’re celebrating the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, including the many staff, volunteers, and community members who make WSCAH what it is.

From the food we share to the communities we build, Hispanic and Latino voices and traditions are an important part of who we are. We’re proud to celebrate them this month and always.

09/16/2026

We’re celebrating two incredible WSCAH employees who were named Employees of the Quarter: Melanie Ortiz-Garcia and Millie Aquino!

As our Food Access Program Coordinator, Melanie brings hard work, flexibility, and a constant smile to her work across our Community Hubs and in the office. She’s always ready to jump in and support our neighbors and team wherever she’s needed.

As our 180th Street Receptionist & Office Assistant, Millie is often one of the first friendly faces you’ll meet at 180th Street. Her warm welcome, positive energy, and genuine care make everyone who walks through our doors feel at home and she always lends a helping hand.

We’re so grateful for the ways Melanie and Millie show up for our community every day and embody WSCAH’s values of dignity, community, and choice. Congratulations, Melanie and Millie! 🎉

09/09/2026

Meet Katrina Kong, WSCAH's Communications Director!

Katrina leads WSCAH’s brand, communications, and storytelling efforts. A graduate of NYU’s Food Studies program, she brings deep experience in the policies and systems that shape how food is grown, accessed, and valued. She has spent the last 13 years telling stories and developing strategies that move us toward collective action. Most recently, she spent seven years building and leading the communications and marketing team at FoodCorps. She has also held roles at WhyHunger and Edible Schoolyard NYC.

We're excited to have Katrina helping shape the next chapter of WSCAH and the stories that connect our community.

09/07/2026

September is Hunger Action Month.

Hunger surrounds us in every facet of life. It affects our neighbors, coworkers, friends, families, and communities, often in ways we don’t see. Hunger doesn’t have one face, one story, or one neighborhood.

At WSCAH, we believe addressing hunger starts with recognizing that it is all around us. Every day, our team works alongside volunteers, supporters, and community partners to make healthy food accessible to New Yorkers with dignity and choice.

This Hunger Action Month, let’s see hunger, understand its impact, and take action for our neighbors. Volunteer. Donate. Advocate. Together, we can build a city where everyone has access to the food they need.

09/02/2026

Healthy food should meet people where they are.

Thanks to our supporters, WSCAH is finding new ways to make nutritious food more accessible. Since launching our home delivery pilot in May for people excluded from SNAP, we’re now serving nearly 2,000 New Yorkers across nearly 650 households, delivering groceries directly to their homes every other week. For families facing barriers to accessing food in person, this service can be life-changing.

Through our partnership with Columbia University (), we’re also seeing how healthy food can bring families together. Parents are discovering new foods, cooking with their children, and sharing meals. Because healthy food does more than fill a pantry. It brings people together, creates stability, and helps families thrive.

Thank you for helping WSCAH meet New Yorkers where they are and keep healthy food within reach.

08/31/2026

Community Hubs make it easier for New Yorkers to access fresh, nutritious groceries closer to home, helping reduce transportation costs, save time, and make food access more convenient.

Recently, members of WSCAH’s Communications & Development teams volunteered at our Johnny Hartman Plaza Community Hub, working alongside our Food Access and Food Operations teams to help make distributions happen.

Community Hubs are one way WSCAH is bringing healthy food closer to where New Yorkers live, work, and spend their time, with dignity and choice at the center.

Are you an existing WSCAH customer and want to learn more about Community Hubs? Visit wscah.org/services/findfood to learn more.

West Side Campaign Against Hunger

08/28/2026

SUMMER CLOSURE NOTICE

WSCAH will be closed August 31 through September 7. We’ll be back and ready to serve our community on September 8.

Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll see you soon!

08/27/2026

A new study in Public Health Nutrition, co-authored by our Chief Program Officer Alyson Rosenthal, New York Common Pantry and Cornell University , found that affordable farm shares offered through food pantries can improve nutrition outcomes for families experiencing food insecurity.

For just $5, participants received 25–30 pounds of fresh produce every two weeks. After three months, researchers found measurable improvements in nutritional biomarkers linked to fruit and vegetable consumption.

The findings reinforce what we see firsthand: access to fresh, healthy food can support better health. That’s why every WSCAH food package includes at least 50% fresh produce.

Read the study: https://www.wscah.org/news/research

08/25/2026

Kinda chic to make sure every New Yorker has access to healthy, nutritious groceries with dignity and choice.

Care about your community. Give back. Show up for your neighbors. Advocate for food access.

Learn more about WSCAH and how you can get involved, give back, or volunteer. https://www.wscah.org/

08/21/2026

This week, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and other advocates are urging federal legislators to restore SNAP. SNAP is a critical resource for families and communities, helping people access the food they need while supporting local economies.

Get in on the action! Tell Congress we need a Farm Bill or other legislation that reverses the crushing impacts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts in last summer's HR1 (commonly known as the Big Beautiful Bill)

Sign on at: https://secure.everyaction.com/76ItkRZL70ae1ApG7NWaVQ2