Second Chance Foods, Inc.

06/19/2026

Looking for a new way to spend your Sunday mornings this summer? We have lots of upcoming prep shifts in the kitchen that need your help! On Sundays from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. our team peels, chops, slices, dices, roasts, blends, and more to help us cook more nourishing meals later in the week.

📆 Sundays! Every Sunday (except July 5th) needs between 3 and 6 volunteers to run successfully.
⌛ 3 hour shift
🥕 Help us prep the abundant produce of the season!
⭐ 13 years and older! Youth volunteers ages 13-15 years old MUST be accompanied by an adult 21+. All youth under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian signature (electronic waiver upon sign-up).

Sign up today at: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/30691g1osco3m1

06/18/2026

So glad that we could create some work-based learning opportunities for students! We're looking forward to the next school year and all that we'll accomplish together!

At the Career & Technical Education Center at PNW BOCES, 180 students benefited from career-oriented internships this year. Work-Based-Learning Coordinators Mary Cuomo and Christine Belcher paired students with the perfect environments for them to both learn new skills and demonstrate their own expertise. CTE Director Dr. Andrew Ecker praised the students, partners, and work-based-learning coordinators Christine Belcher, left, and Mary Cuomo, right, along with partners like Kathryn LaCombe, center, of Second Chance Foods, at the June 18th CTE Partnership breakfast on our campus.

06/17/2026

Beautiful garlic scapes donated by Lucas Farms in LaGrange and Hemlock Hill Farm were used in these pork and vegetable stir fries! These are headed to our partners at Kimberly Place Apartments in Danbury and Neighbors Link in Mount Kisco 🧄 💚

06/17/2026

We can't wait for the first concert of the Brewster Summer Music Series tonight! Stop by the Second Chance Foods, table tonight, 7/1 or 7/8 and introduce us to your friends!

2026 Concert Schedule:

June 17 – Loose Wheel (Country Night) https://www.facebook.com/loosewheelcountryband/

June 24 – River of Dreams (Billy Joel tribute band) https://riverofdreamsband.com/

July 1 – Bookends Band (July 4th weekend kick-off) https://www.bookendsband.com/

July 8 – Genevieve Faivre (“My Favorite Things”) https://www.facebook.com/genevievefaivremusic/

July 15 – Jay Prince and Friends https://www.facebook.com/JayPrinceandFriends/

July 22 – Gotham Kings (Mardi Gras Celebration) https://www.facebook.com/hornesgothamkings/

July 29 – Jon Bates Band https://jonbates.com/

August 5 – Laluda Club (Salsa; as seen on “Good Morning America”) https://www.luladaclub.com/

06/16/2026

Our transport drivers are the backbone of our operation - helping us rescue food, deliver it to our kitchen, and distribute cooked meals and fresh produce to our partners. If you have a car and a valid license, join us for a transport shift to help us get healthy food to those who need it most! Sign up here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/volunteer/ #/shift-selection?k=zztoxe1lzu3ijn

06/15/2026

Our kitchen has already made over 90,000 meals this year! We’re glad to be able to use more produce from local farms and farmer’s markets as the growing season ramps up, allowing these fresh crops to nourish the community in which they were grown.

06/13/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that earlier this week the incredible members of Impact100 Westchester selected Second Chance Foods as a Transformational Grant Winner! With this $85,000 grant, we’ll expand our reach, add new access points, freezers, and staff, and nourish over 31,000 of our Westchester neighbors.

But that is just the start! This grant will strengthen our capacity far beyond the amount of funding it provides, thanks to your ongoing support. Thank you to Impact100 and everyone who has joined us along the way as volunteers, donors, and advocates; we wouldn’t be here without you!

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06/11/2026

Take a look at our new Wednesday distribution setup at Lakeview Community Church in Carmel! This approach gives recipients the opportunity to choose the items that best meet their needs and preferences. Yesterday’s selection included strawberries gleaned from Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, prepared meals made in our kitchen and DeCicco & Sons Brewster, and a variety of produce and pantry staples provided by Ace Endico and Trader Joe's. We’re grateful to our partners for helping us offer fresh, nutritious food to our community!

06/10/2026

First glean of the season - 100 pints of strawberries! Thank you so much Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center for sharing your beautiful produce with people facing food insecurity 🍓💚

06/09/2026

Last week the kitchen prepared a variety of dishes, from hearty vegetable beef soup, to colorful chicken fajitas, and refreshing green salad. Meals on last Thursday's cook day, like the baked tuna cakes and chickpea tomato soup, were planned and executed by Beth, our newest Assistant Culinary Manager!