NEW ROCHELLE (WABC) -- Volunteers at the United Community Center of Westchester, a place known for lifting others up, have been forced out of their building after devastating floods destroyed vital equipment and left the facility unsafe.

Now, those who have always been there for the community are the ones in need.

To rebuild and continue their mission of service, it's going to take a major effort.

Jesus Celada is a SNAP recipient whose benefits being cut off forced him to rely on food distributions.

He's one of dozens who lined up in the shadows of luxury buildings rising in New Rochelle.

20 years ago to the day, the United Community Center of Westchester opened its doors.

Last week's storm caused extreme flooding and thousands of dollars in damage.

"What happened to us hurts, but

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