HCHC Plans Mother’s Day Food Distribution on May 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2026, Albany, Hudson, Catskill, NY — The Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition (HCHC) will host its next mutual aid distribution on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with sites in Albany, Hudson, and Catskill. Timed just before Mother’s Day, the effort is designed to ensure individuals and families have reliable access to free food and everyday essentials.
Across the region, many households continue to navigate rising grocery prices and ongoing financial strain. In response, HCHC is working alongside community partners to provide free access to fresh produce, pantry items, and basic necessities, helping reduce barriers to essential resources.
This multi-city distribution brings together volunteers and partner organizations to support neighbors in a meaningful way. Each site will offer a welcoming environment where community members can access what they need.
“Care is something we practice, not just something we talk about,” said Shirle Cross, Co-Founder and Board Member of HCHC. “Creating opportunities for people to access food and resources is one way we stay connected and responsive to what our communities need.”
Event Details:
The People Feed the People
Friday, May 8, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Albany, NY
Presented by HCHC, The People’s Table, Black Abolitionist Directive (BAD), and We Are Revolutionary (WAR)
Location: Corner of Grand Street & Madison Avenue, Albany, NY
Hudson, NY
Presented by HCHC, The People’s Table, and CCSM
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, 32 Bronson Street, Catskill NY
In addition to the mutual aid distribution, attendees will have access to tenant support resources, updates on housing advocacy work, and opportunities to get involved.
We invite community members 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