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We believe that everyone should have access to fresh food and delicious meals
Join us on a mission to elevate the health of people and planet by recovering nutritious food before it goes to waste -and- delivering it to the tables of hungry families in the Hudson Valley, NY.
This holiday, we're working to raise a dollar for every meal cooked in 2024. Your gift helps us reach our goal of $115,740 so we can cook over 150,000 nourishing meals next year, rescue more groceries, and feed more people experiencing hunger.
*$31,620 raised through Dec 3rd–progress bar is updated periodically not instantly.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Putnam County Golf Course
$150 Ticket
Tables of eight and ten are also available at a discounted rate.
Join us for a cocktail hour, dinner, music, and a silent auction to support Second Chance Foods and celebrate our community of change-makers. Featuring the delicious food our kitchen makes every week using rescued food and local organic produce. Learn more here!
“With the help of Second Chance Foods, I have been able to feed our family.
The deliveries have been amazing, delicious and nutritious.
Second Chance even sent flowers, which made us all smile.
Words cannot express the love and gratitude I have in my heart for your organization.”
-Mother of Two, ages 10 and 11
Second Chance Foods'
Rescues More Food
Unlike other food rescue organizations, our dedicated volunteers and staff work with grocery stores and local farms to bring more fresh, healthy, and nourishing foods to those in need.
We also reduce food waste by cooking twice a week and preserving produce before it has a chance to spoil.
Our 2024 Impact Numbers*
Lbs of Groceries
Nourishing meals
Hours Volunteered
*Through June
Will you join us in breaking the cycle of food waste?
Your Donation Will...
Recover Food
Recover Food
35% of food produced in the United States is wasted. Second Chance Foods recovers nutritious food before it goes to waste.
Reduce Hunger
Reduce Hunger
At the same time, 1 in 3 people in the lower Hudson Valley experience or are at risk of becoming food insecure.
Elevate Health
Elevate Health
Poor nutrition is the leading cause of death due to heart disease, diabetes, and more.
Save the Planet
Save the Planet
Reducing food waste is the third most impactful way to reverse Global Warming.
Proudly Connecting Fresh, Healthy, & Delicious
Meals & Groceries To Our Neighbors in Need
Help Make Healthy Eating Easy
Volunteer with us!
Passionate volunteers cook twice a week in the kitchen, pack boxes of food for families, keep our kitchen clean and so much more! Join us for a shift or contact us to arrange group volunteering.
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Interested in supporting us but not sure where to start? There are lots of ways to support our mission from hosting a fundraising event, securing matching gifts from your employer, or purchasing an item off our Amazon Wish List that helps us improve our services!