Join WSCAH in the Fight Against Hunger

At West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH), we believe that access to healthy food is a fundamental human right. Since 1979, we have worked tirelessly in pursuit of our mission to ensure that all New Yorkers have access with dignity to a choice of healthy food and supportive services.

WSCAH is more than an emergency food provider, we are a community dedicated to change, in which B’nai Jeshurun plays a critical role. With the help of generous donors and volunteers from the BJ community, WSCAH:

• Distributes 5 million pounds of healthy food, including more than 50% fresh produce.
• Connects more than 1,000 families to vital benefits, including $2.8 million in SNAP.
• Advances collaboration, strategic purchasing, and collective advocacy through our leadership of The Roundtable: Allies for Food Access.

The Need in New York City

Over the past year, West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) has worked hard to make healthy food even more accessible for those who need it. By growing our home delivery services and distributions in high-need neighborhoods across the city, we’re helping more people get food close to home, and in ways that work for them.

This expansion comes at a time of deepening crisis. An estimated 1.6 million New Yorkers are now struggling with food insecurity, up from 1.4 million last year—driven by recordhigh rents, inflation, and a dramatic rollback of federal support which have cut resources to pantries, and created new barriers to accessing SNAP and Medicaid.

How to Support WSCAH

• Donate: WSCAH can accept donations by mail to West Side Campaign Against Hunger, 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024, or online at www.wscah.org/donatebj. WSCAH can also accept stock and wire transfers, please contact development@wscah.org for more information.
• Volunteer: Join us in packing and distributing healthy foods to those in need. You can see available shifts at www.wscah.org/volunteer.