The team from BOCES proudly gather for a group photo after finishing the garden. THE PLEASANTVILLE COMMUNITY GARDEN RESTORATION WORK IS COMPLETE We are thrilled to report that earlier this month the restoration of the original raised beds at the community garden was completed. We are deeply grateful to our members for their support and to the wonderful team at Northern Westchester BOCES for their guidance and skills. We could not have done this without the instructors and students who...

As the coming spring teases us with brief bouts of lovely weather, our volunteers look forward to getting back to work in the garden at St John’s Episcopal Church and resuming the collection of unsold food donations from the generous vendors at the Pleasantville Farmers Market in May. During the warm weather, PCG volunteers grow and share hundreds of pounds of healthy fresh food from our garden and rescue thousands of pounds of beautiful produce and bread at the farmers market every week. All...

In many ways , 2025 was unprecedented for PCG. We grew, gathered and shared an amazing 14,793 pounds of nutritious food with thousands of people who struggle with food insecurity right here in Westchester. In the fall, our resources were tested by the government shutdown, which restricted SNAP (basic nutrition assistance) for our most vulnerable community members. Without hesitation, our army of volunteers and donation partners swung into action to help, but our eyes were opened…how can all...