On May 16, Yorktown launched an emergency baby formula collection drive to help local food pantries accommodate demand. Residents may bring formula donations to collection sites at Town Hall, St. Mary’s Food Pantry or First Presbyterian Church through May 31.
“We have a serious need here,” said Supervisor Matt Slater. “When we talk to our food pantries, they tell us that they are completely out of baby formula.”
Formula with expired best-by dates will also be accepted. “We’re actually teaching a course on the expiration of food because there is so much food waste based on dates that are actually fictional,” said Councilwoman Luciana Haughwout, who works with Yorktown’s food security task force.
Councilman Ed Lachterman asked residents who don’t have infants to buy formula if they see it. “It’s a tough situation right now and until it gets better, we’re all going to have to figure out a way to help those in need,” said Latchterman.
Addresses for the collection sites are:
- Town Hall: 363 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights
- St. Mary’s Food Pantry: 1836 E. Main St., Mohegan Lake
- First Presbyterian Church: 2880 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights
“The problem with the food shortages has shed some light on many of us who really don’t realize that there are people that have these shortages or maybe can’t afford it,” said Councilman Sergio Esposito.
