District 10 Update: October 31, 2025

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  Much of the focus this week has been on funding concerns, especially at the federal level. At the NonProfit Westchester Legislators Breakfast, my colleagues and I heard clear concern from the nonprofit community. Westchester relies on these partners to deliver vital services, and as public funding becomes uncertain, If you can, I encourage you to support local nonprofits whose mission aligns with your priorities. If you need help finding one, visit NonProfit Westchester for a list of their members. I also stood with elected officials to call attention to another critical funding issue: the USDA's refusal to release contingency funds for SNAP. With grocery costs soaring and unemployment rising, this is not the time to withhold food from families in need. Those contingency funds exist for emergencies, and there is precedent to preserve SNAP, just as there is precedent to keep WIC, DHS (and ICE), air traffic control, Social Security, and many other critical programs operating during a shutdown. SNAP should not be a bargaining chip in negotiations over a continuing resolution to defund healthcare. We should expect leaders to show up to work and come together and reach an agreement. President Trump himself once made that very case. If we can fund jets and ballrooms and salaries for electeds who haven't been in session for over a month, we can feed families. Please check out my weekly update below, which includes information on the following: District 10 Events Don't Forget—Early Voting Has Begun! Resources for Residents Facing Food Insecurity Due to SNAP Uncertainty Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter! Sincerely, Judah Holstein Legislator, 10th District District 10 Event November 2 at 4 PM: Concordia Conservatory presents a musical concert in Bronxville (Home of Laurie & Hoke Slaughter). For info/tickets call 914-395-4507 or visit their website November 5 from 9:30 AM to 2 PM: Free Flu for shots for individuals of 3+ years at Hope Community Services    Don't Forget—Early Voting Has Begun! Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, but early voting is underway through Sunday, November 2. Registered voters can cast their ballots at any of the County's 25 early voting locations. To confirm your voting site and view details, visit citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com or call the Westchester County Board of Elections at (914) 995-5700.     Resources for Residents Facing Food Insecurity Due to SNAP Uncertainty Federal SNAP benefits are set to stop on November 1, with no clear end in sight. Yesterday, the County stepped in to allocate $50,000 in emergency funding from the Department of Social Services (DSS) budget to Feeding Westchester, one of the County's largest food banks. These funds will help provide food to families, seniors, and disabled residents impacted by the loss of assistance and those suffering from ongoing food insecurity. For a list of food pantries in Westchester County, click here.  To locate the closest Feeding Westchester mobile food pantry to you, click here. Community support is needed now more than ever. Residents who wish to support local food security efforts can make donations directly to Feeding Westchester here. Or contact your local food pantry to learn about their most urgent needs, including food donations and volunteer opportunities. Find list here