Peekskill Community Action Program (Peekskill CAP)
The mission of the Peekskill CAP is to mobilize and efficiently manage resources through partnerships and collaborations that will assist the low-income and at-risk populations in the following areas of Peekskill, Cortlandt Manor, Mohegan Lake, Yorktown Heights, Croton-on-Hudson and surrounding areas to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
Peekskill Community Action Partnership is located inside the Kiely Youth Center located at 709 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566.
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY:
Peekskill CAP Emergency Food Pantry is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The food pantry is open to residents of Peekskill and surrounding areas who meet the criteria based on some of the following factors: number of residents in the household and income of the said household
Registration is required to access any of the services of the CAP.
WE OFFER MANY OTHER SERVICES:
- English and Spanish speaking employees
- Employment Services/Resume Writing/Computer Availability
- Benefits Coordination & Advocacy
- Application Assistance
- Rental/Utility Assistance
- Eviction Prevention
- HEAP/Cooling Assistance
- EnergyShare Program (ConEdison)
- Clothing and Furniture
- Back-to-School Supplies
- Holiday Giving Program
- Holiday Food Basket Program
- Christmas Toy Drive
- Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Summer Youth Employment
- Community Partnerships
A major focus of the Peekskill CAP is the development and strengthening of community partnerships and the continued development of relationships with community partners.
CONTACT:
Director: Marquette Hairston
Email: mhairston@westcop.org
Office: (914) 739-1454
Cell: (914) 527-1933