Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP) was recently awarded the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce “Quality of Life Award” at the chamber”™s “Stars Along the Hudson Gala Brunch” at the Abbey Inn & Spa in Peekskill.
The CHHOP team was recognized for their continued commitment to improving the lives of homeless and food-insecure individuals in Peekskill through their various services and programs.
CHHOP is a nonprofit organization with a mission that every person is entitled to safe and affordable housing as well as healthy and nutritious food. It works to alleviate hunger and homelessness in Peekskill and the surrounding community by providing temporary housing, long-term housing, advocacy and clinical and support services to veterans, domestic violence survivors and chronically homeless men and women. In addition, CHHOP also provides healthy and nutritious food through Fred”™s Pantry, supporting those who are hungry and facing food insecurity.