Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition Mobilizes Regional Mutual Aid Network for Upcoming Food Distribution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 3, 2026, Hudson, NY — The Hudson/Catskill Housing Coalition (HCHC) is preparing for its next regional mutual aid food distribution taking place Friday, March 13, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM across Albany, Hudson, and Catskill.

Following last month’s powerful turnout, HCHC and its partners are expanding efforts to ensure families navigating rising grocery prices, housing instability, and economic uncertainty can access fresh food, hygiene products, and critical support free of charge.

This coordinated distribution reflects a growing regional commitment to collective care. By partnering with grassroots organizations and neighborhood leaders, HCHC is strengthening community-based solutions that prioritize dignity, accessibility, and solidarity.

“Community care is a practice, not a one-time event,” said Shirle Cross, Co-Founder and Board Member of HCHC. “When we show up consistently for one another, we create stability that goes beyond a single day. These gatherings are about shared responsibility and shared power.”

Event Details:

The People Feed the People
Friday, March 13, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Albany, NY
Presented by HCHC, The People’s Table, Black Abolitionist Directive (BAD), We Are Revolutionary (WAR), and In Our Own Voices (IOOV)
Location: Corner of Grand Street & Madison Avenue, Albany, NY

Hudson, NY
Presented by HCHC, CCSM, and The People’s Table
Location: THE HUB, 47 N 5th Street, Hudson, NY

Catskill, NY
Presented by HCHC, The People’s Table, and CACHE
Location: Hop-O-Nose Homes, 45 Hill Street, Catskill, NY

In addition to food and household essentials, attendees will be able to connect with tenant support resources, learn about housing advocacy initiatives, and explore opportunities to get involved in organizing efforts throughout the region. HCHC continues to center the belief that meeting urgent needs and advancing systemic change must happen side by side.

Community members are encouraged to attend, volunteer, or contribute to help sustain this work.

For more information about distribution sites, volunteer roles, or donation options, 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