Second Chance Foods believes some of the most meaningful partnerships begin with a simple conversation. Last year, our Board President, Jason Kofman, attended a networking event hosted by Nonprofit Westchester and met the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley. That introduction sparked a partnership that is now helping families facing some of life’s hardest moments. It’s a good example of what can happen when nonprofit leaders have opportunities to connect.

Since August 2025, Second Chance Foods has provided weekly meals to the Ronald McDonald House, which has seen a significant increase in the number of families using the house while their children receive critical medical care. In less than a year, we have delivered nearly 10,000 servings of nutritious food to support these families during times of crisis.

Recently, we met a father who shared that he had been cooking meals on a camping stove in the parking lot before a Ronald McDonald House staff member invited him inside. He became emotional as he described what access to warm meals and a welcoming community meant to his family.

By bringing nonprofit leaders together, Nonprofit Westchester helps create collaborations that directly benefit families throughout our community.

The Power of NPW: Mission Moment

The Power of NPW: Mission Moment showcases the strength of our network and the impact that happens when dedicated individuals and organizations come together to collaborate, learn, and lead.

Have a Mission Moment that highlights a meaningful connection made through Nonprofit Westchester—one that led to impactful collaboration or growth? We would love to hear your story.

Please submit your experience (150 words or fewer), along with a photo, to jfisher@npwestchester.org