C.S.A. is OPEN for Grab & Go!
FREE DINNER!
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
@ 8 South 2nd Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY
From 5 – 5:45pm
Mailing Address is different from distribution address.
Please send all mail to:
Community Service Associates, Inc.
38 East 1st Street
Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
🌞 SUMMER IS HERE, AND SO IS THE HEAT — IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE!
Whoever said, “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen” clearly never worked in a real kitchen—especially not ours at CSA! We don’t fear the heat; we embrace it, because we know that with summer comes an incredible increase in the number of neighbors who rely on us for a nutritious meal.
Right now, we’re averaging 80 to 100 meals every night, and that number is only climbing as temperatures rise.
But here’s the hard truth: our funding has never been lower. Despite our best efforts, grant applications have come up short, and the rising cost of food and supplies is making it harder and harder to keep up. For nearly 40 years, we’ve served this community with one mission—to feed anyone in need, with dignity and care, completely free of charge.
And we’re proud of the strength we’ve shown in that mission.
But the reality is, we’re a team of just two staff members, supported by hundreds of incredible volunteers. We pour everything into making sure every person who walks up to our door gets a nourishing meal—but we simply can’t do it alone.
We need your help.
If you’ve ever thought about donating to CSA, now is the time. Your support makes it possible for us to do what we do best: cook with love, serve with kindness, and fight hunger—one plate at a time.
❤️ Donate today. Help us keep the heat where it belongs—in the kitchen, feeding our community.
Thank you for standing with CSA. We truly couldn’t do this without you.
Donations can be made online through PayPal, Venmo,
or make checks payable to:
Community Service Associates, Inc.
38 E. 1st Street, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
Some FAQ
“How can I best contribute to the program?“
A financial contribution is always helpful and goes directly towards food, and other necessary expenses such as rent, supplies, internet, accounting, etc. to directly benefit our clients. Alternatively, if you don’t want to donate money, you could take advantage of our “Make A Meal For One Night” volunteer opportunity by purchasing, and providing one night’s meal for us. This way both your money AND time will go directly towards feeding our guests.
Don’t have the ability to cook for so many? How about having a meal catered for one night from the restaurant of your choice? It is as simple as contacting us to secure a date on our calendar and placing the order!
We also accept clothing donations within reason – please contact us before dropping off any clothing or food pantry items as we do not have much space to store these items.
If you have any questions or concerns about making a donation, please do not hesitate to contact us at (914) 668-1428 or email us at contact@csasoupkitchen.org
As always, any contribution is tax deductible and greatly appreciated!
Roberta Apuzzo
Executive Director
If there is anymore information that we can provide, please CONTACT US!
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL DONORS!
A Huge THANK YOU to Scarsdale High School! 🙌🍽️
We are so incredibly grateful to Scarsdale High School for their ongoing and unwavering support of CSA. From cooking meals and volunteering on-site to making sandwiches for our lunch program, the students, staff, and community have gone above and beyond to lend a hand.
Your generosity, time, and commitment make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for being such an important part of our mission to fight hunger and nourish our neighbors with dignity.
We couldn’t do it without you! 💙
To All of Our Incredible Supporters — Thank You! 💙
To our current donors, school groups, church groups, clubs, local businesses, and the countless friends and family of CSA:
We simply cannot thank you enough for your support throughout the years. Your generosity, time, and unwavering belief in our mission have helped us continue to serve thousands of hot, nutritious meals to those who need them most.
Whether you’ve donated funds, volunteered your time, cooked meals, or spread the word—you are the heart of CSA.
Thank you for being a vital part of our journey and for standing with us in the fight against hunger. Here’s to continuing this important work together! 🙏🍽️
Volunteer
Take Home Lunch
Our Mission
From Humble Beginnings to a Lifeline in Mount Vernon
What began in 1986 as a small lunch program has grown into one of the most vital meal services in the City of Mount Vernon, NY.
At CSA, our mission is simple but powerful: to provide nutritious meals to the most vulnerable members of our community—no questions asked. There are no eligibility requirements—just a warm, welcoming space and a hot, healthy meal for anyone in need.
Our primary operation is our free dinner service, offered Tuesday through Friday, from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM. In addition, we offer:
- Take-home lunch bags
- An emergency pantry
- Other essential take-home items (when available)
For nearly four decades, we’ve remained committed to serving with dignity, compassion, and consistency, thanks to the support of our volunteers, donors, and community partners.
Together, we are more than just a meal—we are a community that cares.
Want to Volunteer?
Want To Make A Donation?
If you wish to send a check, please make checks payable to: “Community Service Associates, Inc.”