The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle recently provided free, nutritious food to approximately 200 community members at its Remington Clubhouse through the launch of the Meals on Main Street Mobile Cafe, a new partnership with Meals on Main Street and the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound that expands access to nutritious food for local families.
The event featured free hot, ready-to-eat meals alongside a mobile grocery market stocked with fresh produce and pantry staples. Families enjoyed meals including spinach gnocchi, grilled cheese sandwiches and street tacos, while also taking home fresh groceries such as potatoes, grapes, squash, baguettes, cucumbers, apples, carrots, lettuce and salad kits.
“The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle is committed to supporting the whole family, and ensuring access to healthy, nutritious food is an important part of that mission,” said Becky Mazzanobile, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle. “We are proud to partner with Meals on Main Street and the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound to increase community access to healthy food. We look forward to building on this partnership and expanding opportunities to serve even more families in the future.”
The Remington Clubhouse was selected as the inaugural Mobile Cafe location because of the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle’s longstanding presence in the community and its collaborative relationship with the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound. The launch also reflects Meals on Main Street’s efforts to expand its reach throughout New Rochelle by partnering with trusted community organizations that connect residents with essential resources.
“The launch of Meals on Main Street’s Mobile Café represents our shared commitment to building stronger communities through connection, dignity and service,” said Jon Haseltine, Executive Director of Meals on Main Street. “In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle and the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound, this initiative reflects the power of working together to create welcoming spaces where every person is treated with respect, every conversation matters, and every meal served is an opportunity to build community.”
“We are thrilled to launch the Meals on Main Street Mobile Cafe at the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle, one of the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound’s longstanding community partners,” said Chris Howe, President of the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound. “We funded the Mobile Cafe as an innovative way to provide meals with dignity where people live and work. The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has a long history of delivering innovative programs for young people, making this partnership a natural fit for two organizations committed to serving our community.”
Families had the opportunity to visit the Mobile Cafe, where volunteers served prepared meals, as well as a separate grocery distribution area, where guests received assistance selecting fresh groceries. Both spaces offered a welcoming environment that encouraged neighbors to connect with one another and with community resources.
The launch of the Meals on Main Street Mobile Cafe reflects the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle’s continued commitment to expanding access to essential resources through strategic community partnerships. By bringing together nonprofit organizations with a shared mission, the Club continues to create opportunities that support the health and well-being of children, families and the broader Westchester community.
For 96 years, Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has been an integral part of the community, offering quality, achievement-driven programming encompassing academics, mental wellness, fitness, leadership and civics. Today, it is one of Westchester County’s largest nonprofits and a leader in youth development, serving over 12,100 youths annually at 12 school sites and two clubhouses. For more information about Meals on Main Street, visit mealsonmainst.org. To learn more about the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound, visit westchesteronthesound.jl.org.
Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle’s impactful before-school, after-school, elective, and summer offerings empower members to excel in school, become good citizens, and lead healthy, productive lives while effectively bridging the gap between school and home. Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle is proud to be affiliated with Boys & Girls Club of America, widely considered as both the leading youth organization and among the top nonprofits in the United States. Learn more at BGCNR.org.