Ulster County food pantries get $130,000 in funding

Ulster County food pantries get $130,000 in funding

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley announced Friday the distribution of $130,000 in funding to 32 nonprofit organizations and food assistance providers through the Ulster Food Access Fund. The grants will support food pantries, meal programs, and community-based organizations working across the county to ensure residents have consistent access to nutritious food. The funding will h…

Ulster County distributes $130,000 to food pantries amid rising demand

Ulster County and the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley announced Jan. 30 that they have distributed $130,000 to 32 nonprofit food pantries and meal providers through the Ulster Food Access Fund. The awards range from $1,500 to $10,000. “Food insecurity is one of the most urgent issues facing our communities, and I am deeply grateful to every donor who stepped up to help following federal cuts to emergency food programs,” County Executi…