News-Food

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...

Charity at the Push of a Button Charities from the New York metropolitan area and beyond gathered in Times Square on December 1 to celebrate the global launch of the “Giving Machines” — bright red vending machines where people can make donations to local and international charities. Now in...

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...

Coming Together at St. Patrick’s Cathedral On Sunday, November 23, Catholic Charities of New York gathered with His Eminence Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a moving Mass and Blessing of the Food — a cherished tradition that marks the start of our busiest season of service. This...

“We’re a beating heart,” said Chioma Okoro, Xavier Mission’s Director of Outreach. That beating heart is felt every week in Chelsea, where Xavier Mission and Catholic Charities of New York work side by side to ensure neighbors facing hardship can access fresh, nutritious food with dignity. What begins with...

At 77 years old, Peter Gallinari has found more than just meals and activities at Encore Community Services — he’s found a family. Part of the Catholic Charities federation of agencies, Encore is a senior citizen center in the heart of New York City dedicated to nourishing the body and spirit of...