About Us
Our Mission
Founded in 1983, the Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry is a 100% volunteer-run organization created to help address food insecurity in our community.
The Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Tax ID: 71-1052645
History
The Pantry was founded in 1983 as "Cortlandt Emergency Food Bank" by Rev. Sandra Myers, then pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church. This was an outgrowth of the Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger, an annual event to fight hunger established the previous year.
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In 2008 the Pantry became a 501(c)(3) corporation.
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In 2014 the Pantry was renamed “Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry.”
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In 2016, to support a growing client base, the Pantry moved to Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Croton-on-Hudson.
Our Board
Officers
Gunnar Andersen, President
Bettie Jackson, Vice-President
Maria Rykowski, Treasurer
Joanne Martz, Secretary
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Directors
Jane Chan, Director of Volunteers and Scheduling
​Kevin Cooney, Director of Information Technology
Bijan Kimiagar, Director-at-Large
Hwa Lee, Director of Purchasing
Molly Williamson, Director of Grants​
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​Emeriti
​Jordy Bell, Founding Member
Melanie Dodson, President Emeritus
​Shirley Gillis, President Emeritus
More Information
The Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry is registered with the Charities Bureau in the office of the New York State Attorney General.
Information about charitable organizations in New York State can be found at the Charities Bureau website: https://www.charitiesnys.com/ or by calling the Bureau at (212) 416-8401.
You may obtain a copy of our financial report from the Charities Bureau website (above), or by mail to:
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New York State Attorney General
Charities Bureau
28 Liberty Street - 15th Floor
New York, NY 10005
or by contacting us directly.