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The Putnam County Department of Health is made of several divisions all working towards improving and protecting the health of the community. Click on one of the options below to learn more about that division.
Putnam County Food Resources
There are several food resources available in Putnam County. The following is a list of food pantries, places that serve warm meals, and locations of freezers with fresh, nutritious meals. Additional resources in Putnam County can be found in the Community Resource Guide and from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County.
Brewster:
- Putnam CAP; 121 Main St | 845-278-8021 | Monday, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am-6:30pm
- Brewster Community Food Pantry Inc; 10 Park Street | 914-649-8002 | Tuesday 10am-12pm, Thursdays 1pm-3pm
Warm Meals:
- Brewster Cares; 31 Prospect St | 845-279-6146
- Table of Grace Community Food Kitchen; 83 Main St | 845-279-7611 | Hot lunch on Saturdays from 11am-1pm
Carmel:
- Gilead United Presbyterian Church; 9 Church St | 845-225-4586 | Fridays 10am-12pm (Carmel & Kents residents only)
- Casa Servir; 1118 North Horsepound Rd | 914-299-8745 | Thursdays 5pm-7pm
- Mount Carmel Bible Church; 76 Gleneida Ave | 845-225-4255 | Wednesdays 2pm-4pm
Mahopac:
- St. John’s Church; 221 East Lake Boulevard | 845-628-2006 x141 | Fridays 10am-12pm
Putnam Valley:
- Putnam Valley Food Pantry; Grace United Methodist Church; 337 Peekskill Hollow Road | 845-458-1251 | Saturdays 10am-11am
Patterson:
- Patterson Community Church; Route 311 | 845-878-3961 | Sundays 11am-12pm | Soup Kitchen is open on the 4th Sunday from 12pm-2pm
- New Life Christian Church; 29 Marshall Court | 845-278-9407 | Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Cold Spring:
- First Presbyterian Church of Philipstown; 10 Academy St | 845-265-3220 | Saturdays 8:30am-10am (Philipstown residents only)
Bountiful Meals Freezers located at:
- Kent Library
- Brewster Library
- Putnam Valley Free Library
- CoveCare Center (clients only)
- Iglesia Casa Servir
FOR 60 YEARS AND OLDER
- Carmel Friendship Center
- Putnam County Friendship Center at Putnam Valley
- Putnam Valley Friendship Center
- William Koehler Friendship Center (Mahopac)
Mobile Food Pantry: Meals on Main St
The schedule for the Mobile Food Pantry can be found at the following link: https://www.mealsonmainst.org/services#truck-schedules

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The mission of the Putnam County Department of Health is to improve and protect the health of our community.
We strive to prevent the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy lifestyles, ensure access to quality health services, and respond to disasters.
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Contact the Department of Health
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Office | 845.808.1390
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Fax | 845.278.7921
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Fax (Nursing) | 845.279.4104
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Address | 1 Geneva Rd, Brewster, NY 10509