On Monday, August 10, 2026, Catholic Charities of New York partnered with Met Council, America’s largest Jewish social services organization, to hold an interfaith food distribution in the Bronx for over 400 households in need. Staff and volunteers distributed bundles of 20 pantry staple items, such as...

The line outside a South Bronx food pantry snaked down the block, across the avenue and down two more blocks on a recent summer day. People began lining up as early as 5 a.m., even though the pantry doesn’t open until 10 a.m. Food pantries...

This Lent, Catholic Charities of New York launched a new initiative rooted in faith, compassion, and action: 40 Cans for 40 Days. In its first year, the effort invited parishioners and supporters across the Archdiocese of New York to mark each day of Lent by helping feed neighbors in need....

Tres Puentes Community Health Center in Mott Haven By 11 a.m. sharp, the line outside Tres Puentes Community Health Center in Mott Haven had already wrapped around the corner — but these Bronx residents were not waiting for a medical appointment. Instead, they stood patiently in the bitter cold...

Serving the Community Year-Round During the holiday season, the need for food, resources, and community support in Rockland County becomes even more essential as food prices continue to rise, the recent disruption to SNAP benefits has left lasting impacts, and many families are facing increased financial strain. Catholic Charities Community...

Turn Your Compassion into Action for Children and Families in Need Catholic Charities of New York is marking this year’s Giving Tuesday on December 2nd with an urgent appeal to support families across New York who continue to struggle to meet basic needs. With rising food prices and the lingering...

Dear Neighbors, This Thanksgiving, as families gather around tables across New York, I want to take a moment to say thank you — for being part of our Catholic Charities of New York family. Over the past several weeks, from the Bronx to Staten Island, our...

As the holiday season approaches, Catholic Charities of Staten Island (CCSI), an agency of Catholic Charities of New York, is experiencing one of its busiest and most meaningful moments of the year. Rising food costs, increased requests for emergency assistance, and the emotional weight many families carry during this...

A Morning of Community and Compassion On the morning of November 25, Catholic Charities of New York’s Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Community Center in Harlem was filled with warmth, gratitude, and the unmistakable spirit of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul and His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Dolan...

A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values Catholic Charities of New York and the Islamic Society of the Bronx joined together this Thanksgiving season to distribute 100 halal turkeys to neighborhood families — a collaboration grounded in compassion, dignity, and a shared commitment to serving neighbors in...