Program areas at Yonkers Community Action Program
Nutrition support services are provided through supplemental food by various foodPantry programs. They are designed to meet a nutritional balance of proteins, dairy,Carbohydrates and vegetables, including fresh produce. The nutritional supportServices are aimed to increase access to healthy food and decrease food insecurity.Our effort include: bi-monthly on-site distribution (164 Ashburton avenue, YonkersNY), monthly home delivery to seniors and disabled adults, monthly site specificsenior distribution and emergency food. Over 220,000 pounds distributed
We deliver youth drug prevention services with outcomes that are met through delivery of evidence based and evidenced informed programs. Middle and high school students participate and learn how to set and reach goals, make responsible decisions, identify and manage emotions and increase awareness of options to live a drug-free lifestyle. The delivery of summer programming to middle-school students exposes them to various careers and community advocates, help develop leadership skills, increase trust and community building, foster communication, improve interpersonal skills and encourage personal growth and development.
Community services focuses on the needs of adults looking for assistance with essentials that will ease some of the burden of everyday life. This is accomplished through our rental and utilities assistance programs. We also provide hygiene kits that consist of soap, toothpaste mouthwash, deodorant, and lotion. Additionally, we offer clothing vouchers for families in need of clothing for middle school age children.