Things we need these days ...
Here are some items we currently have a need for:
Thank you!
- turkeys
- baking supplies
- soups
- hot chocolate
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- shampoo
- cleaning supplies
Thank you!
HCS Teachers Make a Donation
Each year, the Hamilton Teachers Association makes a donation to the Hamilton Food Cupboard’s Summer Lunch Program. Pictured is HTA President Zac Darrow presenting a check for $2,000 to Suzanne Collins, Director of the HFC.
We've moved!
The Hamilton Food Cupboard has a new home!
We recently relocated from our longtime location on Mill Street to 6697 Airport Road near Paul Oil and across the street from the Price Chopper.
A number of very helpful volunteers helped pack up food and our offices, transported them to our new location and helped get everything in place.
Despite the move, our hours remain the same: Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
What hasn't changed is where to send any donations. They can be sent to PO box 411, Hamilton, NY 13346.
We hope you'll stop by and see our new location.
We recently relocated from our longtime location on Mill Street to 6697 Airport Road near Paul Oil and across the street from the Price Chopper.
A number of very helpful volunteers helped pack up food and our offices, transported them to our new location and helped get everything in place.
Despite the move, our hours remain the same: Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
What hasn't changed is where to send any donations. They can be sent to PO box 411, Hamilton, NY 13346.
We hope you'll stop by and see our new location.
Highs, Lows and a Thanks and Remembrance
Last year was difficult for all of us, but even the COVID-19 pandemic could not make us close our doors or keep the community from helping us serve those in need.
It did, however, see the Food Cupboard lose two of our most loyal volunteers.
Read about how we persevered in 2020 and continue to serve this year.
It did, however, see the Food Cupboard lose two of our most loyal volunteers.
Read about how we persevered in 2020 and continue to serve this year.
School supplies needed as classes resume
It's back to school time, and the children of some of the folks who rely on us will be needing supplies for when classes resume. To be sure their children have what they need, please consider donating:
- highlighters
- composition notebooks
- pencils
- pencil boxes and bags
- two pocket folders
Thank you for contributing to Diaper Drive
A sincere thank you to the It Takes a Village Diaper Bank for organizing the diaper drive for the Food Cupboard. Hamilton and Colgate community did an amazing job donating thousands of diapers. Park United Methodist church wrapped the diapers and will store them for the Food Cupboard. If you or someone you know is in need please call or stop by the food cupboard.
Diaper Drive On Now Through March 15
Diapers are not covered by ANY public assistance at this time. That often leads non-profits and social service agencies to pick up the cost of diapers.
Food pantries have often tried to fill the diaper need in their communities but have struggled to ask for these items without taking the focus away from food - their main priority.
It is also expensive to truly address diaper need. Food pantries that offer diapers often spend hundreds of dollars a month on diapers.
This diaper drive in conjunction with the Village Diaper Bank will ease the burden on the Hamilton Food Cupboard and help supply their clients with a reliable source of diapers.
Here's how you can help:
1) Drop off any size diapers (sizes 4,5,6 are most needed!) at one of the drop off locations below
2) Buy diapers from our Target/Amazon wishlists and have them shipped directly to the diaper bank
3) Donate dollars and we will purchase the size diapers most needed.
Drop Off Locations:
Hamilton Public Library
13 Broad St.
Hamilton, NY 13346
Parry’s
100 Utica St
Hamilton, NY 13346
Colgate Memorial Chapel
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
You can participate in the diaper drive
from the comfort of your own home!
Simply buy diapers from either our Target or Amazon wishlist and it will get shipped directly to the diaper bank.
Target Wishlist: Click Here!
Amazon Wishlist: Click Here !
Donate Dollars!
Donating dollars will help us be able to continue buying diapers in bulk at a discounted price and the sizes that are most needed.
You can make a one-time or a recurring donation.
Click here to make a donation.
About the Diaper Bank
It Takes a Village Diaper Bank believes all children have the right to a clean and dry diaper at all times. Our mission is to make sure that no family in Oneida, Madison and Herkimer counties go without the diapers they need to raise the next generation healthy and happy.
The Diaper Bank is a project of the Waterville and Park First United Methodist churches.
The Food Cupboard will resume It’s regular hours
of 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays
beginning June 2
with the following policies in place:
- One family member will be allowed in the building at a time.
- Face masks are mandatory with no exceptions, if you do not have one we will provide one.
- We will check temperature or ask you to fill out a questionnaire.
- Patrons will be choosing items with volunteers packing items for them.
- If you are not feeling well please stay home and call for a delivery
About the Hamilton Food Cupboard
Mission Statement: The Hamilton Food Cupboard is an advocate for the hungry in the Hamilton and Madison school districts. The food cupboard feeds those in need while providing information on social agencies relevant to a patron's specific needs.
What we do: Each month between 150-200 families from the Hamilton and Madison school districts visit the food cupboard.
Our summer lunch program runs for eight 8 weeks during the summer. Families of school age children receive a supplemental box of food per week to help get by when school is not in session.
We supply more than food. The Food Cupboard also has basic school supplies and backpacks for children who need the.
With out partner Price Chopper, we're able to supply fresh fruits and vegetables.
There are several issues that bring families to us, either on a regular basis or a one time visit. Loss of jobs, low paying jobs and health issues combined with the ever rising price of food and living expenses are some of the reasons families come to the Food Cupboard.
Our volunteer staff and director also make referrals to other assisting agencies, if possible.
How we do what we do: We rely heavily on community support, financially and in donated goods. We also receive monetary and food donations from churches in the area, local colleges and civic organizations and service clubs.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday and Thursday 1-6 p.m. OR by appointment
We're Located: 1 Mill Street in Hamilton
Call Us: at 824-2832
What we do: Each month between 150-200 families from the Hamilton and Madison school districts visit the food cupboard.
Our summer lunch program runs for eight 8 weeks during the summer. Families of school age children receive a supplemental box of food per week to help get by when school is not in session.
We supply more than food. The Food Cupboard also has basic school supplies and backpacks for children who need the.
With out partner Price Chopper, we're able to supply fresh fruits and vegetables.
There are several issues that bring families to us, either on a regular basis or a one time visit. Loss of jobs, low paying jobs and health issues combined with the ever rising price of food and living expenses are some of the reasons families come to the Food Cupboard.
Our volunteer staff and director also make referrals to other assisting agencies, if possible.
How we do what we do: We rely heavily on community support, financially and in donated goods. We also receive monetary and food donations from churches in the area, local colleges and civic organizations and service clubs.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday and Thursday 1-6 p.m. OR by appointment
We're Located: 1 Mill Street in Hamilton
Call Us: at 824-2832
