Hudson Valley Organizations Receive $647,500 for Food Distribution Improvements
Three Hudson Valley organizations will receive a combined $647,500 in state funding to expand food storage, transportation and distribution capabilities through New York's Providing Local Access to Essential Sustenance (NY PLATES) program.
Feeding Westchester will receive $400,000 to purchase two refrigerated distribution trucks, allowing the organization to transport more fresh and perishable food to communities throughout Westchester County.
In Orange County, Kinyah Torah in Monroe will receive $125,000 to purchase and install commercial kitchen equipment to expand kosher meal preparation and distribution. Grace Episcopal Church in Middletown will receive $122,500 for a walk-in cooler, freezer and HVAC improvements to increase food storage capacity.
The grants are part of New York State's efforts to strengthen emergency food assistance infrastructure and improve access to nutritious food in underserved communities.
The investments will help local organizations expand their capacity to serve residents while improving the efficiency and reliability of regional food distribution networks.
