By Ruby Koch-Fienberg
Ag & Food Systems Coordinator, CCE-Putnam
Cornell Cooperative Extension-Putnam County’s mobile food truck, funded by a New York Food For New York Families grant, has delivered more than 40,000 pounds of fresh produce, eggs, milk and meat directly to individuals in need locally. This initiative is a testament to CCE’s commitment to supporting both local agriculture and the most vulnerable members of the community.
“Our food truck sources high-quality food from farms across Putnam, Dutchess, Westchester and surrounding areas,” said CCE-Putnam. “By partnering with local farmers, we ensure that the freshest, most nutritious food reaches those who need it most, while simultaneously bolstering the local economy and reducing food waste.”
The mobile food truck is making stops around the county, including places like the Carmel mobile homes park, Brookside Senior Mobile Home Park and the Putnam Valley Free Library. These locations are strategically chosen to reach a wide range of community members, ensuring everyone has access to fresh, healthy food, regardless of their location or circumstances.
As the route is finalized, the daily schedule will be posted to the CCE-Putnam website, providing easy access to information about where and when the truck will be available.
The organization’s collaboration with local farms in the region is a cornerstone of this initiative. Provisions have come from Long Haul Farm in Garrison, Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard in North Salem, Harlem Valley Homestead in Wingdale and Hudson Valley Fresh Milk, among other local farms.
“As we move forward, we remain committed to expanding our reach and impact,” said CCE-Putnam. “Our goal is to continue making a difference in the lives of individuals and families across the county by providing access to fresh, nutritious food and supporting local farmers. We are grateful for the continued support of the NYFNYF grant, our partners, and our dedicated team, who make this vital work possible.”
For more information about the mobile food truck, visit https://cceputnamcounty.org/food-nutrition/the-food-truck.
Meals on Main Schedule
Monday
10 to 10:45 a.m., 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐭, corner of Lake Drive and Morrisey Road, Putnam Valley
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲, 30 Oscawana Lake Road
12:45 to 1:30 p.m., 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 117 Town Park Lane
Tuesday
8:45 to 9:30 a.m., 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 72 Fairfield Drive
10 a.m. to noon, 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲, 1167 Route 311
12:45 to 1:15 p.m., Carmel S𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫/𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 110 Old Route 6
Wednesday
8:45 to 9:30 a.m., 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞, Treeline Circle, Philipstown
10 a.m. to noon, 𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲'𝐬, 1 Chestnut St., Cold Spring
12:45 to 1:15 p.m., 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 6 Butterfield Road
Friday
8:45 to 9:15 a.m., 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐥'𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬, Putnam
* Schedule subject to change
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