​Humane Society of Westchester Teams Up With Larchmont Farmers Market

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Next time you're leisurely strolling through the stalls offering the bounty of the Hudson Valley, spare a thought for some furry friends who could use a little cheer while they wait to find their forever homes.

Animals at the Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle are being provided with food, blankets, toys and other essentials they need while waiting to be adopted, thanks to a partnership with the Down to Earth Markets' Larchmont Farmers Market.

Every second Saturday of the month, between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., donors can drop off canned food, unopened bags of kibble, cat litter, treats, toys, towels and other supplies that the shelter needs to help pets until they can find their forever homes. They can also learn about cats and dogs who are available for adoption or about volunteer opportunities. The next market will be held on Saturday, July 13.

"We are so grateful to the Down to Earth Markets' Larchmont Farmers Market for allowing us space at the market to collect donations, but more importantly to spread our message about the work we do rescuing homeless animals found in our communities," Lee Anne Veley, HSW's Executive Director, said. "Every bag of food, every blanket or bed that is donated allows us to use funds for surgeries, treatment, medications and training to ready these animals for adoption. Also, many thanks to Larchmont residents for their donations."

According to Dacotah Rousseau, Managing Director at Down to Earth Markets, as part of the company's mission to use business as a force for good, Down to Earth Markets has provided community table space and online promotion to the Westchester Humane Society and its shelter pets since 2023.

The Larchmont Farmers Market, one of nine Down to Earth New York-area farmers markets, brings small, regionally based farms, local food makers and crafters to the heart of the village at the Metro-North station every Saturday, throughout the year.

"We’re not surprised, but still really pleased, that the Larchmont community has stepped up to support the Humane Society of Westchester with donations of pet food, newspapers, towels, and even volunteer hours during their monthly visits to the Larchmont Farmers Market," Rousseau said. "Down to Earth Markets sees farmers markets as a gathering point for good food, but also conversations with neighbors and connections to the things that bring a community together, like the good work being done by the Humane Society of Westchester."

The Humane Society of Westchester's Wish List can be found here.

The Humane Society of Westchester, founded in 1911 as the New Rochelle Humane Society, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the human/animal bond through the compassionate care and treatment of animals throughout the communities they serve in Westchester County and beyond. To that end, their goal is to create a living environment that is not just a shelter, but a transitional home for stray, lost, abandoned, injured, and abused animals, until they can ultimately be placed in loving permanent homes. They service 19 communities in Westchester County: Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Harrison, Hartsdale, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Mamaroneck, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Port Chester, Rye Brook, City of Rye and Tarrytown. Find out more here.

Since 1991, Down to Earth Markets has been connecting cooks and eaters to New York’s local food producers by bringing the region’s farmers and food makers together at community-based farmers markets. They are a mission-driven "best for the world" B Corp focused on the people and small businesses building a strong and sustainable local food system. Find out more here.