The ongoing federal government shutdown is creating stress and uncertainty for many families in our community and across New York, especially those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with funds anticipated to be cut off on November 1. We want to acknowledge the potential impact this shutdown may have on the ability for families to buy groceries if SNAP benefits are delayed or interrupted. Please know that the well-being of our children, families, staff, and community members are a top priority.
Our school will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students every school day. We are also working closely with our local partners to make sure you have access to other food and support outside of school. We have gathered a list of local resources, like food pantries and community meal programs, that can help offset any temporary hardship. Please see the list below for contact information and details on how to get assistance.
For those in our community who are in a position to help, our local resource organizations are in urgent need of support. Donating money or non-perishable food to these local pantries and assistance programs is a powerful way to ensure our neighbors have what they need to feed their families. Every contribution, no matter the size, will directly support our students and community members facing this hardship. You may direct questions to the contacts below about areas of specific need. Thank you for your continued partnership and for coming together to help one another.
You may visit https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap or call (800-342-3009) for more information and updates on SNAP and the impact of the federal government shutdown.
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Heuvelton Central School Backpack Program
Weekly food distribution program
Contact Angie (315) 344-2414, x28208
Heuvelton United Methodist Church Food Pantry, https://www.unyumc.org/resources/church/heuvelton-umc
31 Lisbon Street
Heuvelton, NY
Open 3rd Thursday each month, 4 - 5 p.m.
Contact Terri (315) 528-8038
St. Raphael’s Catholic Church Food Pantry, https://www.rcdony.org/parish/heuvelton
Housed at the Parish Center, 28 Justina Street
Heuvelton, NY
Open Fridays from 8:45 - 10 a.m. or by appointment
Contact 315-344-2383
Lisbon Ministerial Association Food Pantry, https://www.lisbonwc.org/
Housed at Lisbon Wesleyan Church
48 Church Street
Lisbon, NY
Open 1st & 3rd Saturday each month, 9am-10am
Canton Church & Community Program (CCP), https://ccpcanton.org/programs-and-services/
30 Court Street, Canton, NY
Their service area includes the entire Village of Heuvelton and the parts of the Town of Oswegatchie that lie East of Route 10. CCP operates a thrift store and food pantry. The thrift store is open 10am-4pm Monday through Friday. The food pantry is open Tuesday 11am-1pm and Wednesday 12-3:30pm.
Contact 315-386-3534 for more information.
Food Sense
Food Sense is a valuable discounted food purchase program. Pick-up is 11:30 - 1:00 at the Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Department, 95 State Street starting September 25.
Contact Rosemary at (315) 344-7962 for more information.