To learn more and get tickets, visit www.hudsonvalleycs.org/mim
We are grateful to Hudson Valley Credit Union for returning as the presenting sponsor of this event.
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Hudson Valley Credit Union Presents the 2022 Most Important Meal
Friday, October 7th, 2022Most Important Meal 2022
Thursday, April 28th, 2022
Our signature breakfast event takes place on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Tickets start at $35.00 for adults (kids are free!) and sponsorships are available. Visit our Most Important Meal page for more information.
Hudson Valley Credit Union Presents: The Most Important Meal 2021
Thursday, September 9th, 2021
Help local people who are living with chronic illnesses get the nutrition and support they need to stay as healthy as possible!
Join HVCS at the Fishkill Recreation Center on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 9:00 am to 12 noon for a fun-filled breakfast blast from the past. Every ticket includes a commemorative souvenir bowl so you’ll always remember that the most important meal is the one you made possible for someone without enough food.
Fill up your bowl with cereal, granola or oatmeal and your favorite dairy (or dairy-free) topping. Not a cereal lover? We’ve got you covered with hot food items. You’ll also get bottomless coffee, tea and juice. This year we will not have the cereal buffet but all food options will be self-serve or grab-and-go. We’re also dreaming up new entertainment, contests, raffles and of course there will be the silent auction –all while raising funds for HVCS’ food and nutrition programs.
Our food and nutrition programs serve hundreds of people and families each year, and the budget is currently $10,000 short for 2021. We are hoping to raise that–and double–to ensure these vital services remain available for those in need.
Tickets
Tickets are $35.00 per person over the age of 13. Children 12 and under are free! Scroll down to purchase tickets online or call (845) 787-1789.
Most Important Meal Online Auction
Friday, November 13th, 2020
Instead of our usual cereal buffet in-person event, this year’s Most Important Meal takes the form of an online auction. It will run for one week starting on Sunday, November 15th:
https://charitygrow.org/Browse/C821127/Hudson_Valley_Community_Services
Gift cards and most physical items were donated by generous supporters. The TV/movie memorabilia is on consignment from CharityGrow and will ship right to the winning bidder. Winners may need to pick up other items from whichever HVCS office is closest to them.
Once someone registers and places a bid, the website will contact them if they are outbid. Since expenses for this event were so low, we already have about $6,000 in profits thanks to our sponsors.
Most Important Meal Online Auction
Friday, November 13th, 2020Instead of our usual cereal buffet in-person event, this year’s Most Important Meal takes the form of an online auction. It will run for one week starting on Sunday, November 15th:
https://charitygrow.org/Browse/C821127/Hudson_Valley_Community_Services
Gift cards and most physical items were donated by generous supporters. The TV/movie memorabilia is on consignment from CharityGrow and will ship right to the winning bidder. Winners may need to pick up other items from whichever HVCS office is closest to them.
Once someone registers and places a bid, the website will contact them if they are outbid. Since expenses for this event were so low, we already have about $6,000 in profits thanks to our sponsors.
Emily’s Pantry Plaque Dedication Ceremony
Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
HVCS’ THRIVES North nutrition education programis now known as “Emily’s Pantry” in memory ofEmily Henrya dedicated employee whom we lost in November.
Please join us as we remember her contributionsto HVCS and dedicate the new program namewith a plaque unveiling ceremony.
Light refreshments will be served.
Hudson Valley Gives Day Is Coming Up!
Thursday, April 25th, 2019
Hudson Valley Gives, a local day of online philanthropy, is coming up on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, and it’s your chance to connect with a non-profit providing services in your own backyard. Donate at HVCS’ special page on HVGives.org and we’ll potentially unlock some great incentives, matching funds and set new local donation records!
If you make a $25 donation, you supply a client and their family with food for three days.
Make a $35 donation, and you put socks on the feet of 18 homeless clients.
Make a $50 donation and you help three low-income people know their HIV status by covering the cost of HIV testing.
With a $75 donation, you help us provide Narcan kits, life-saving overdose reversal medication, to those at high risk for overdose (and/or their family members and friends).
Mark your calendar and get ready to donate on May 15th–and join thousands of others in making the Hudson Valley an even better place to live healthfully and thrive!
Alert: NYS SNAP Benefits & Government Shutdown
Monday, January 14th, 2019There is some important news for clients of our Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP).
New York State has taken the necessary steps to ensure that February recurring SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) will be issued to all SNAP recipients in New York State by January 20th. If you are one of our NOEP clients, please note that this January 20th SNAP benefit is not an extra payment, but rather an early issuance of February’s benefit. Your NOEP Coordinator will work with you on how to budget accordingly since it will be coming earlier. It is also important to note that all households that require recertifications for February should complete all the necessary steps as soon as possible and before January 18th. Local SNAP offices are working hard to have these recertifications processed before January 31st. At this time, there is no information about how March benefits will be impacted. If you have any further questions please reach out to the NOEP Coordinators in your county:
For Dutchess County please contact Elena Dalia at (845) 360-9722
For Ulster County please contact Catherine Cortale at (845) 579-2558
For Orange County please contact Debbie LaBoy at (845) 522-5761
For Sullivan County please contact Pat Ocasio at (845) 842-1232
Fill Chill Food Drive Party Returns On Nov 16
Wednesday, November 7th, 2018
Chill Wine Bar in Beacon is hosting once again their annual “Fill Chill” food drive and dance party, with the 2018 event slated for Friday, November 16th starting at 8:00 pm. Drop off a few cans or packages of non-perishable food to help stock HVCS’ food closets for the holidays–heck, why not bring a whole bag of food? The closets also accept donations of toiletries and household cleaning products. Everyone who donates an item (or more) will be entered into a door prize drawing. You’ll also have the chance to enter the 50/50 raffle.
To keep things in the holiday spirit, Prephab, the region’s premiere DJ duo, will be spinning fun music ranging from disco to pop to dance. Chill will have their selection of wines and bottled beers available, plus their bar snack menu featuring paninis and cheese platters. Chill will donate a portion of sales to HVCS so make sure to eat and drink up!
Chill is located at 173 Main Street in Beacon. Please join us for a relaxing and heartwarming start to your Thanksgiving week festivities!
The Most Important Meal
Thursday, October 25th, 2018
Visit The Most Important Meal page for tickets and more info!