FEEDING THE HUNGRY IN OUR AREA
A number of local churches and municipalities host Food Pantries or offer meals to people in need. If, during this Jubilee Year of Mercy, you hear the call to serve the poor in our midst more deliberately, any of these organizations would gladly accept your donations of non-perishable food items. Some are also looking for volunteers. Given the huge geography of our parish family, we are including opportunities that may be closer than you thought.
PHOENICIA
Methodist Church Food Pantry on Church St. (enter Thrift Shop door; go upstairs). Hours are THURSDAYS, 10 – noon. Checks, non-perishable food, pet food, personal items may be left at the Town Clerk’s office from 9 – 4 M-F. Call Joyce Grant for info @ 688-5004.
ARKVILLE
The Community Pantry (Rte. 28 near Hess Station, across from Sanford Auto) Hours are MONDAYS, 10 – noon, and FRIDAYS, 4 – 6 pm. Tel. 586-2233.
BOICEVILLE
Reservoir Food Panty – 4073 Rte 28 (behind the old Trail Nursery next to IGA Market). Hours are MONDAYS, 2 – 4 pm. Food donations needed, but no volunteers. 663-3353.
HURLEY
Catholic Charities Food Pantry at St. Joseph Mission Church, Conifer Lane, Hours are M-T-W 10 am – 2:30 pm, plus Free Store open same hours. Phone: 338-7121.
MARGARETVILLE
Catskill Mtn. Christian Church Family Table Assistance Program. Hours are 10 – 4 pm Tues thru Sat. Can accept fresh produce, Need volunteers to shop, sort, stock. 586-3150
OLIVEBRIDGE
Olivebridge Food Pantry @ Olivebridge Methodist Church, Rte 213. Contact: 657-6434
WOODSTOCK
Daily Bread SOUP KITCHEN @ Christ Lutheran Church, 28 Mill Hill Rd. Hours are M-W-F, 4 – 6 pm. Need volunteers on days of operation to set up, pick up donations at 3:30 pm. Contact Kate Camara, who coordinates set-up: 845-217-5247
Good Neighbor Food Pantry @ Woodstock Reformed Church, 16 Tinker St. Hours are WEDNESDAYS, 2 – 7 pm; THURSDAYS, 2 – 5 pm. Contact Suzie: 633-2120.