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Town staff urge established food-pantry model over permanent 24/7 'food box' amid health and liability concerns
Elmsford Planning/ARB Public Meeting · December 9, 2025
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Summary
At the meeting residents described a proposal to place a 24/7 food box to help families affected by SNAP changes; staff and commissioners raised food‑safety, liability and enforcement concerns and suggested partnering with existing pantries instead.
A community member proposed placing an always-accessible food box in town to address local needs after changes to SNAP benefits. Speakers said the idea was to allow residents to take items such as canned goods, pasta and bread and to replenish stocks for families in need.
Planning staff and commissioners expressed…
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