Fighting Hunger One Loaf at a Time

Together, We Fight Hunger and Food Insecurity One Loaf at a Time

Join us in our mission to support those in need every Saturday and Sunday in The Great City of Mt. Vernon NY.

Community Support Through Compassion

Life Hope Helping Hand alleviates hunger and fosters community support through our weekly food pantry, ensuring no one leaves empty-handed. This effort is made possible through dedicated and compassionate partners, who provide food to us on a weekly basis. All donations are welcomed! If you would like to aid us in this fight, click the "Become a Partner" button below.

person wearing silver ring with black manicure
person wearing silver ring with black manicure
carrots and cucumber on brown woven basket
carrots and cucumber on brown woven basket
woman cutting vegetable
woman cutting vegetable

Our Mission Statement

Life Hope Helping Hand is a not-for-profit, non-religious Community Development Organization that was formed with the profound commitment to alleviate hunger and to fight food insecurity. Our mission is to help families; in our local community who may be at the doorstep of hunger, to overcome that hurdle one loaf at a time. Our goal is guided by love and compassion, and that goal is to serve the needs of others. Upholding an inclusive ethos, we impose no prerequisites or eligibility criteria for those seeking assistance; our tables will always be open to all.

Community Support Services

We provide food assistance and foster community connections to alleviate hunger, food insecurity and promote support.

vegetable stand
vegetable stand
Weekly Food Pantry

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for food distribution in Mt. Vernon.

Compassionate Outreach

We meet people where they are, ensuring no one leaves empty-handed.

Inclusive Assistance

No prerequisites or eligibility criteria; everyone is welcome to receive support.

Community Support

Empowering lives through compassion and nourishment for all.

assorted berries
assorted berries
green and yellow vegetables and fruits
green and yellow vegetables and fruits
orange bell peppers on white ceramic plate
orange bell peppers on white ceramic plate

Community Voices

Hear from those we serve and support in our community.

Life Hope Helping Hand has truly changed my life and the lives of many.

Suzanne Love
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woman in blue and white shirt

Mt. Vernon

The food pantry has been a blessing for my family during tough times.

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man in gray crew neck t-shirt sitting beside woman in black shirt
Patrick Jones

Mt. Vernon

★★★★★
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