Partnership Spotlight on St. Joseph’s Parenting Center in Danbury
November 7, 2024
Our newest partnership that crosses state lines and serves more of our neighbors in need.
That’s why our mission is to end the cycle of food waste and hunger by recovering local nourishing food and connecting it to anyone experiencing food insecurity while ensuring dignity and reducing barriers to access.
These numbers reveal that our food system is broken. While the solution is complex, our goal is simple—rescue surplus food going to landfills, use the ingredients (like salmon, heirloom tomatoes, cauliflower, and farm-fresh eggs) to cook delicious, nutritious meals, and connect them with our community members who need food assistance. But we are not just fighting hunger; we are also fighting food waste and climate change. By rescuing food and turning it into meals, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Give today to join us on our mission to reduce waste and increase the access to nourishing food in the lower Hudson Valley!
One of the most unique things about Second Chance Foods is The Kitchen! Our commercial kitchen is vital to our food recovery and hunger relief efforts. By cooking multiple times a week with recovered food, we significantly reduce food waste—but our meals are so much more.
We connect available nourishing food with those in need by focusing on rescuing usable surplus from grocery stores, retail markets, wholesalers, and local farms. Then we use our extensive cold storage system to keep food fresh and connect it with the community. Together, our Food Rescue Hub, The Kitchen, and all our partners are creating a stronger, more resilient food system.
Our volunteers are more than individuals who get stuff done; they are the heart of our organization. Every day of the week, they put passion into action by rescuing food, prepping and cooking meals, sorting donations, transporting food, washing dishes, organizing pantries, folding laundry, and much, much, much more. No matter how frequently you join us or what shift you select, you’ll quickly become a part of our volunteer community and play a critical role in addressing hunger.
Our newest partnership that crosses state lines and serves more of our neighbors in need.
There is nothing appetizing about opening the fridge to find the spinach, kale, arugula, or other leafy greens you planned on making for dinner suddenly smelly, slimy, and sad. Reduce waste at home with some of our favorite tips for preventing greens from going bad.
Meet Michael Conn, volunteer for over six years with Second Chance Foods and always finding new ways to help us grow.
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Though we wish we could supply food to everyone in need, Second Chance Foods cannot provide meals or groceries directly to individuals. Our solution is to collaborate with existing programs in the community and supplement their food with our meals and groceries. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please refer to our resource page here for our partnerships and local options.
120 Marvin Ave
Brewster, NY 10509
Volunteer Questions contact Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Paladino 845-723-1309
For all other questions please contact us at 845-723-1315
This Hudson Valley Gives, we’re raising $65,000 to support the rapid growth of our organization. Every week we’re working to increase the total pounds of groceries we rescue, meals we cook, partners we connect with fresh food, and individuals we nourish. Today, we’re cooking year-round, three days a week, and on track to prepare over 150,000 meals in 2025—30 times more than in 2017, our first year!
More than growth—it’s transformation. And it’s driven by an urgent truth we hear from nearly every hunger-relief partner we serve: “We need more.” As we work to scale and meet this need, we need your help. Our ability to keep up with this rising demand depends on an essential ingredient: you.
This special evening isn’t just about raising funds – it’s an opportunity to celebrate the incredible impact we’ve made together.
Join us to learn about how we’ve grown this year and the difference we’ve made in the lives of those we serve.
Enjoy delicious food prepared by our dedicated volunteers (using the same recipes we use to nourish our recipients), the return of our famous grazing board, a signature cocktail and open bar, live music, and a silent auction.
Tickets go on sale in August—we look forward to celebrating with you!