• HELPING PEOPLE.

    Changing Lives.

    Join us in our mission to uplift and support the Yonkers community through YCAP's various programs and services.

  • Community Action Logo

    Our Mission: "To engage and empower the residents of Yonkers

    by providing resources and services that improve health, education,

    and employment outcomes as well as support economic self-sufficiency and poverty reduction."

    Proud member of the Community Action Network.

  • Our Services

    Empowering the Yonkers Community through Action and Support

    Nutrition Support

    - Onsite Food Pantry

    - Site-Specific & Home

    Delivery

    - Emergency Meals

    - Prepared Meals

    - Food Truck

    Youth Workforce Development

    - Youth Employment

    Program

    - Workforce Innovation

    Opportunity Act

    (WIOA)

    - Summer Leadership

    CSBG

    - Rental Assistance

    - Utilities Assistance

    - Back-to-School

    Assistance

    - Books for College

    Students

    Invisible Wounds

    YCAP's Invisible Wounds Program provides support & resources to individuals and families impacted by trauma, violence, & emotional distress.

    Community Engagement

    - Oak Street Garden

    - National Night Out

    - African American

    Heritage Day at

    Kensico Dam

    - Riverfest

    CDBG

    - Summer Leadership

    - Food Pantry

    - Food Truck

    Thanks to the City of Yonkers

    Additional Resources

    - Diapers

    - Hygiene Kits

    - Donated Items

  • Food Impact

    Pounds of Food Delivered

    April 2026:

    21,814 pounds of food

    YTD:

    60,103 Pounds of Food

    Households Provided with Food

    April 2026:

    368 Households

    YTD:

    1,809 Households

    Food to Seniors & Disabled

    April 2026:

    223 Seniors & Disabled Persons

    YTD:

    1,102 Seniors & Disabled Persons

  • We believe in the power of community.

    Our programs are designed to engage residents, foster relationships, and build a stronger, more resilient Yonkers.

    Through workshops, events, and outreach initiatives, we aim to connect individuals and strengthen community ties.

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    Reach Out - You're Not Alone

    Need Immediate Help - Call (914) 423-5905,

    ext. 1010

    Food/Nutrition - Call (914) 423-5095, ext. 1018

    Youth Programs - Call (914) 423-5905, ext. 1013 or 1022

    Invisible Wounds - Call (914) 423-5905, ext. 1014

    Prevention - Call (914) 423-5905, ext. 1016