Member Login
Donate
Facebook-f Instagram Youtube
Join the Chamber
African American Chamber of Commerce of the Hudson Valley

Preserving Food Access.
Building Economic Stability.
Creating Opportunity.

Introducing the AACCHV Community Food & Economic Resource Center — a new initiative connecting immediate household support with pathways to long-term financial and economic opportunity.

Support the Mission
Explore Our Programs
  • 28 East First Street · Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Our Approach
01
Restore
Preserve food access at an established Mount Vernon pantry location.
02
Stabilize
Connect households with food, essentials, and community referrals.
03
Advance
Open pathways to financial education, workforce, and business growth.
Our Vision

More Than a Food Pantry

Food insecurity often comes with challenges involving employment, housing, household expenses, and access to financial resources. AACCHV is developing a community-centered hub where food assistance can become a gateway to resource navigation, education, workforce opportunities, and entrepreneurship support.

01

Restore

Work to preserve community food access at an established Mount Vernon pantry location.
02

Stabilize

Connect households with food, essential resources, and appropriate community referrals.
03

Advance

Open pathways to financial education, workforce readiness, and business development.
Planned Services

Resources for Today.
Opportunity for Tomorrow.

Six connected service areas designed to meet households where they are — and help them move forward.

Food & Household Essentials

Planned client-choice food access, including pantry staples, fresh foods when available, and household essentials as resources allow.

Community Resource Navigation

Information and referrals for benefits, housing, health, legal, and family-support services through qualified partners.

Workforce & Career Pathways

Connections to employment resources, job training, career development, and digital skills opportunities.

Financial Education

Education and referrals related to budgeting, banking, credit-building, and household financial stability.

Entrepreneurship Support

Business orientation, technical-assistance referrals, access-to-capital readiness, and AACCHV business programs.

Partnerships & Community Programs

Collaboration with food suppliers, financial institutions, workforce organizations, and community-service providers.

Program development update: The Center is in transition planning. Operating hours, distribution schedules, eligibility details, and participating service partners will be announced once confirmed.
Community Impact

Helping families move from immediate need to lasting opportunity.

Our approach brings food access and economic empowerment together in one community-focused initiative. With committed partners, volunteers, and supporters, AACCHV aims to build a reliable and sustainable resource for Mount Vernon residents.
Food Access
Economic Empowerment
Workforce Readiness
Small Business Growth
Get Involved

Be Part of the Solution

Founding Opportunity

Become a Founding Partner

Help support food access, staffing, educational programming, equipment, and community outreach.
Discuss Partnership

Volunteer

Express interest in helping with outreach, food distribution, inventory, and community activities as roles become available.
Volunteer Inquiry

Donate or Organize a Drive

Ask about ways to contribute food, household essentials, in-kind resources, or financial support.
Support the Center
Connect With Us

Questions About the Resource Center?

For service updates, partnership opportunities, volunteering, or donations, contact AACCHV.
Email the Chamber
© 2026 African American Chamber of Commerce of the Hudson Valley · Community Food & Economic Resource Center
Services subject to launch readiness, funding, and partner availability.

Learn how we helped 100 top brands gain success