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Free Kids Summer Meal Program

A FREE weekly bag of groceries for Breakfast & Lunch for families who receive Free or Reduced Lunch in the RED HOOK or BEACON SCHOOL DISTRICTS

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Community Action History

History
FREE FOOD GIVE AWAY FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

We held a "Free Food Give Away for families in NEED". We teamed up with Regional Food Bank and handed out free food to 150 families. Way to go everybody: Thank you to all the people who worked hard and volunteered to make this event so successful

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Do something satisfying with your free time.

Take care of your body and spirit. This is an extraordinarily trying time, and all the tried-and-true stress management strategies apply, such as eating healthy meals, getting plenty of sleep, and meditating. Beyond that, here are some tips for practicing self-care in the face of the unique disruptions caused by the coronavirus.

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The 2020 Census is Happening Right Now – Shape your Future

It takes just 10 minutes to make a 10-year impact in your community. Your community's needs deserve to be heard. That starts with getting counted in the 2020 Census.#OurPowerOurCensus

Click here to find out how to be counted
SIS Program - Stepping into Success Wednesday Mornings starting Sept. 23 - Oct. 28th

No Cost to Enroll Seating is Limited and Registration Required

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Sites Service

Suspended Until Further Notice. A top priority for us is ensuring we are protecting those most at risk, including our volunteers and taxpayers. Therefore, we are suspending AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services beginning March 16 until further notice. Check back for any updates.

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Economic Impact Payments -Stimulus Checks - Am I eligible?

Are you checking your mail? Many Economic Impact Payments are being delivered by prepaid debit card mailed in plain envelopes from Money Network Cardholder Services. #IRS reminds you to go through your mail carefully:

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Community Needs Assessment Survey

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County would like to ask the community to please engage in the survey that is appropriate for you.

Your Voice Is Important to Us!

WE ARE HERE

Currently,

DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS, WE WILL NOT BE TAKING ANY NON-SCHEDULED WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS.

YOU MUST CALL AHEAD FOR SERVICE AND ONLY APPOINTMENTS FOR EMERGENCIES WILL BE SCHEDULED.

PLEASE CALL 845-452-5104 FOR ASSISTANCE

Click here https://www.nyscommunityaction.org/coronavirus--covid-19--resources for all the local & Federal information

Mission!

"The Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County aims to partner with individuals and families to eliminate poverty and identify the resources and opportunities available to them to enhance their self-reliance." With your help, we can make a difference.

Click on Picture for an updated Food Pantry list for Dutchess County, NY

THE FOOD PANTRY IS STILL OPEN, SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY

Scroll over Picture to see the other Food Pantries in Dutchess County that are open.

Locations:

Beacon
10 Eliza St.
Beacon, NY 12508
845-452-5104 Ext. 204

Dover Plains
3414 Route 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
845-452-5104 Ext. 203

Poughkeepsie
77 Cannon St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-452-5104 Ext. 130

Red Hook
44-46 E. Market St.
Red Hook, NY 12571
845-452-5104 Ext.202

The 2020 Census is Happening Right Now – Shape your Future

From feeding and housing our communities to ending police brutality, the census is a tool to secure the resources and political power needed to thrive, not just survive. #OurPowerOurCensus

https://2020census.gov/

FREE Summer Meals Program for Red Hook and Beacon School District

To apply for the Free Summer Meals Program please click the School district your child attends. Once you fill out the application you will be signed up for the free Summer Meals Program.

Red Hook School District

Beacon School District