Westchester, Explained 26: What Clothing Insecurity Really Means and Why It Matters

As an extension of our weekly "This Week in Westchester - The Podcast" we welcome you to Westchester, Explained. In this special long-form series we take you deeper into the headlines, decisions and policies shaping Westchester County and their impact on your family, your neighborhood and your future. Here we slow it down, dig in and bring in the people doing the work, and we explain not just what the County is doing, but why it matters.Because government should be clear. This is your County. And this is Westchester, Explained. In recognition of National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day this September -- today we shine a light on an often-overlooked challenge affecting children right here in Westchester County -- clothing insecurity -- as we examine how something as simple as a warm coat, a new pair of sneakers or properly fitting clothes can change a child's life -- and why this matters to Westchester residents.In this episode we sit down with Deborah Blatt, Executive Director and founder of the Port Chester nonprofit, The Sharing Shelf -- to discuss what are the available resources for children in Westchester to get the clothing they need to attend school with confidence, dignity and comfort. Join us as we explore what clothing insecurity really means, why it deserves the same attention as food and housing insecurity, and how volunteers, donors and community partners are helping make a difference across the County.---Do you have feedback or a suggestion for a future podcast topic? Please let us know by emailing [email protected] and include Podcast in the subject line.For the latest news & updates visit the Westchester County Newsroom or follow us on social:  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  X (Twitter)  |  LinkedIn  |  YouTube