The HACA Food Pantry has provided 23,067 nutritious meals to 2,563 of our neighbors in the Hoosick Area so far this year. A three day supply of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus produce, bakery goods and personal care items is provided. The ever increasing demand has put a strain on the ability keep the shelves stocked. The following items are in short supply: tuna, soup, canned meat dinners, macaroni
and cheese, pasta, juice, cereal, soup, canned fruit and canned vegetables as well as personal care items such as shampoo, toothpaste and bar soap. Grocery bags are also needed; recycled ones are great!
Each year holiday baskets are provided for over 1,100 individuals. It is anticipated that this year will reach 1,500. You can be a part of this undertaking in many ways:
1. Volunteer – help is needed in sorting and stacking non-perishables after upcoming food drives, picking up produce from farms, sorting applications, packing boxes and assisting in the distribution.
2. Donate food – fill an aluminum roaster with canned goods and bring it to the Food Pantry Monday or Friday from 10 am to noon or Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 pm.
3. Donate money – for each $1 donated the Pantry staff can purchase $6 worth of groceries, produce, baked goods, dairy products and meat from the Regional Food Bank in Latham. Twenty-five dollars will sponsor a holiday basket for one family.
Donations of food, money or time to the Food Pantry make a life changing difference in many lives. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box #1. Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Call Dianne Hosterman at 686-5310 to donate food or to volunteer. The Food Pantry is open Monday and Friday from 10 am to 12 noon and Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 pm. Food may be dropped off at these times.
