CAHP is pleased to announce a partnership with the Phoenicia Food Pantry UMC to provide free lunch for the participants of Shandaken’s Summer Recreation Program, along with light breakfast snacks so that every child can start the day off right. 

Throughout years of her dedicated service to Shandaken’s Summer Recreation Program, director Manuela (Manny) Jean Pierre recognized the need to provide food in response to a growing number of campers who showed up on empty stomachs and without bagged lunch. This partnership between CAHP and the Pantry was created to help address this critical need for food access during these difficult times of high inflation, as well as to support the hardworking recreation team by alleviating an added logistical burden.

A portion of the program budget will also be devoted to providing fresh groceries to families who may not be able to attend the Pantry’s regular service hours (Thursdays, 10am-12pm).

This program has been funded by The Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health, Ulster Savings Bank, The Emerson Resort, Adams Fairacre Farms and many other friends and neighbors!

Learn more about the Phoenicia Food Pantry here.

Learn more about CAHP here.