New Scotland Community Food Pantry
THE PANTRY
A community-based service designed to assist those in need within
the Town of New Scotland.
The New Scotland Community Food Pantry is a community-based service.
Our purpose is to assist in the basic needs of the poor and elderly, to
serve as an advocate for the poor and to solicit necessary funds
for assistance, as needs arise.
Our principal function is to provide food and basic personal care
items to those in need within the Town of New Scotland, including
the geographic area comprising the Voorheesville School District.
The Pantry is located at St. Matthew's Church on Mountainview
Road in Voorheesville. Two rooms hold our "in stock" items. Our
pantry includes boxed and canned foods, paper products, personal
care items and refrigerators/freezers for perishable items.
CLIENTS & CAREGIVERS
Our clients are diverse and so are their needs. We may assist the single
parent, the elderly, disabled or a family who is struggling financially.
Whether their need is short or long-term, our goal is to provide
basic nutrition and guide them towards being self-sufficient.
Each client is assigned a volunteer Caregiver, who is the
confidential liaison between the client and the Pantry. The Caregiver
is responsible for preparing the food package based on the clients'
household needs and arranging for a convenient pickup time.
STOCK SOURCES AND FUND RAISING
Approximately 50% of the food pantry stock is bought from the
Regional Food Bank. The remainder is received from community food
drives and private donations. Monetary donations are also received
and always welcomed.
For additional information, please feel free to contact:
New Scotland Community
Food Pantry
P.O. Box 335
Voorheesville, New York 12186
Telephone: 765-3806
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