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School Supply Stipend Requests Due

All day
July 15, 2026

Caregivers with client households with children: Please submit requests via Survey Monkey no later than July 15th. See 6/16/26 email from Ivan for details.

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Kid Friendly Staples Needed for Summer Meals Program. 

Thank you for your generosity!

  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Cereal/granola bars
  • Crackers (eg: Goldfish, PB crackers, graham crackers)
  • Pretzels
  • Nut-free snacks
  • Canned proteins (tuna, chicken)
  • Single serve fruit cups or applesauce
  • Pasta sides (esp. microwavable)
  • Juice boxes
  • Personal care items (eg: soap, shampoo, toothpaste)
  • Read our Annual Report

Food Feeds the Body but Community Feeds the Soul: Events and Meals offered by the Town of New Scotland

At the New Scotland Community Food Pantry, we provide groceries but through our partners at The Town of New Scotland Senior Outreach you can get a delicious full meal. Congregate meals are offered for Adults 62+ on
🍽️ **Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.** at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center
🍽️ **Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.** at St. Matthew’s Church
If you or someone you know would enjoy a shared meal and friendly conversation, contact **Deb Engel at 518-439-9038** to learn more and reserve a spot. You must pre-register.

If you’re looking for low or no cost activities, check out this list of upcoming events open to Town of New Scotland Residents. Bus Trips are open to Seniors 55+

https://www.townofnewscotland.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2286/Updated-Yellow-Bus-Trips–7-7-2026pdf

We’re working together to ensure our neighbors have both food on the table and meaningful connections in our community. ❤️

Voorheesville First Graders Came to Visit Us!

Curiosity, helping hands and 276 pounds of generous donations—our Voorheesville Elementary School first graders brought all of these and more during their April visit to the New Scotland Community Food Pantry. Click the header to see the full article and photos.
Ivan Gotham (L) NS Community Food Pantry Executive Director, and Dennis Ulion (R) Treasurer, receive a check from Assemblymember Gabriella Romero.

Pantry Receives Generous Donation from Assemblymember Romero

On December 1, 2025, Assemblymember Gabriella Romero (109th District) presented the New Scotland Community Food Pantry with a check for $10,000.00  On behalf of our clients and volunteers, we wish to acknowledge the leadership of Assemblymember Romero in strengthening our ability to serve our neighbors in need. The funding will go a long way to  help us keep our shelves stocked for the families and individuals who rely on the pantry.  The donation also supports further outreach to those in need within our community.

Assemblymember Romero exemplifies our belief that neighbor helping neighbor strengthens the fabric and resiliency of our community. We are truly grateful for her recognition and support of our pantry. 

For more information visit “​​$10K for New Scotland Community Food Pantry,” The Altamont Enterprise, Dec. 1, 2025.

To learn more or request assistance please contact us.

Pictured: Ivan Gotham (L) NS Community Food Pantry Chair, and Dennis Ulion (R) Treasurer, receive a check from Assemblymember Gabriella Romero.

Kudos to Balston Spa National Bank (BSNB)!

BSNB will be hosting its annual food drive and call for monetary donations across all its branches as part of the organizations annual efforts to assist those in need within our local Communities. Collection bins at local branches for non-perishable food items will be available from Monday October 21st through Friday November 9th. The Voorheesville Branch of BSNB will be collecting on behalf of the New Scotland Community Food Pantry, with all donations staying local to our Community. BSNB will also be accepting monetary donations at all locations, BSNB will match the total donations up to $2,500. Local donations may be made in the name of the New Scotland Community Food Pantry.

The Voorheesville BSNB Branch Office is located at:

13 Maple Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186

Phone: (518) 513-2000

Many Thanks to Our Local Produce Donor Partners!

The Pantry received many generous donations of fresh local produce over the 2019 growing season. We are grateful for the bountiful fresh produce to: Ed Brown from the Local farmers market: Tom George from Wildwood Programs; Neander Farms for their donation of gift certificates; and to St. Matthews Garden.

Our 2019 School Supply Program is a Success!

The Pantry’s annual school supply program was a great success! Stipends were awarded to 14 households, supporting the school supply needs of 22 children in grades K through 12 in our Community. We are grateful to our Community for their generosity as well as to our Caregivers for their assistance with coordinating this process!