Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Launches Community Harvest Fund to Fight Food Insecurity

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for grant funding to support neighbors in need

MONTGOMERY, NY (November 4, 2025) – With SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits being discontinued for many households, thousands of families across Orange, Sullivan and Rockland counties are confronting the grim choice of paying bills or putting food on the table. In response, the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) today announced the launch of the Community Harvest Fund, a pooled emergency fund designed to bolster food security and rapid-response support for community partners.

The fund will:

• award rapid-response grants to food pantries, soup kitchens and other frontline organizations;
• partner with local food banks and mutual-aid networks to accelerate food distribution;
• support innovative, community-based solutions that build long-term food resilience.

“As hunger rises and benefits are cut, we must act now to support our neighbors who are working hard yet still going without,” said Elizabeth Rowley, President & CEO of CFOS. “The Community Harvest Fund is about ensuring that children, seniors and working families continue to have the food and essentials they need to live and thrive.”

CFOS is inviting donors, foundations, and community partners to contribute at any level. Interested organizations may submit grant application requests through the Foundation’s portal or by contacting CFOS directly.

For more information on how to apply for a grant or to make a donation, visit cfosny.org or contact CFOS Programs & Donor Services Coordinator Lisa Mitchell at lisa@cfosny.org or (845) 769-9393.

About the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS): Based in Montgomery, NY, the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan connects people who care with causes that matter. Established in 1999, the Foundation helps philanthropic individuals, businesses and organizations establish charitable funds that will award grants and scholarships, for good, forever. The Foundation has significantly increased the region’s charitable capital and has empowered donors to make a profound difference in the quality of life in our region. Since its inception, CFOS, with its donors and fund representatives, has awarded nearly $38 million in grants and scholarships. The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan currently administers 450 active charitable funds that represent nearly $70 million in assets to support animal welfare, arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services, recreation, and youth. To learn more, visit cfosny.org.