As families face rising living costs and continued food insecurity, HCHC's monthly mutual aid initiative provides essential support to communities across the region.
November 9, 2026, Albany, Hudson, Catskill, NY — With Thanksgiving just weeks away and many households continuing to struggle with the rising cost of everyday necessities, the Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition (HCHC) will host free community food distributions on Friday, November 13, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Albany, Hudson, and Catskill.
As families prepare for the holiday season, the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, and other essential expenses continues to place pressure on household budgets. For residents already experiencing financial hardship, accessing nutritious food can be an ongoing challenge.
Through its monthly mutual aid initiative, HCHC works to address these challenges by providing free food and essential resources to residents across the three communities. The distributions are made possible through the collective efforts of volunteers, community partners, and organizers committed to ensuring that neighbors have access to the support they need.
"Food insecurity doesn't disappear during the holidays, and neither does our responsibility to show up for our neighbors," said Shirle Cross, Co-Founder and Board Chair of HCHC. "Our monthly distributions are about more than providing food. They're about building a community where people look out for one another and where everyone has access to basic necessities."
Event Details
The People Feed The People
Friday, November 13, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Albany: Corner of Grand Street & Madison Avenue
Hudson: THE HUB, 47 N. 5th Street
Catskill: Hop-O-Nose Homes, 32 Bronson Street
As the holiday season approaches, HCHC encourages residents, community organizations, and local partners to help spread the word about the upcoming distributions, particularly to neighbors who may be experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship.
HCHC is also calling on community members to volunteer and support ongoing mutual aid efforts as demand for food assistance continues into the winter months.
For more information about distribution sites, volunteer opportunities, or ways to support HCHC's work, visit www.hudsoncatskillhousing.org or contact hchc@hudsoncatskillhousing.org.
About the Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition
The Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition is a Black-led nonprofit advancing housing justice, education equity, and criminal justice reform across the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. HCHC leads the Albany Free School and works across generations to build grassroots power through organizing, advocacy, and cultural programming. In partnership with community members, HCHC creates space for Black, Brown, low-income, and working-class families to thrive.
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Media Contact:
Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition
communications@hudsoncatskillhousing.org
