We're Here to Help Our Neighbors:
Expanded Food Assistance + SNAP Support from our Beyond Pantry

We know many in our community may be concerned about the federal government shutdown and the potential SNAP benefits freeze beginning November 1, and the Ridgewood YMCA is here to help.

In Need of Assistance?

Every Wednesday in November from 10 AM–2 PM, stop by the Ridgewood Y Beyond Pantry with your SNAP card and receive a bag of groceries—no application needed.

To help us prepare your bag, please use this link to reserve your groceries. If you’re working and unable to come during those hours, please email Megan Nayden at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to make other arrangements.

If you or someone you know is facing food insecurity, we’re here for you. Please reach out; no one should go without food.

Help Support our Community

During this month of giving thanks, we’d like to encourage member donations of shelf-stable, refrigerated, or frozen items. A full list of donatable items can be found here: Donation Items. Shelf-stable items can be dropped off on the shelves directly inside our front doors next to the elevator. Refrigerator and freezer items must be given directly to the front desk.

Together, we can make sure everyone in our community has enough to eat this season.