Democrats Deliver Two Carts of Food
to ACCORD Food Pantry
Belmont, NY – The Allegany County Democrats collected a
score of bags and boxes of non-perishable food and
personal care items when they met recently in Belmont. The goods were donated
to the ACCESS Center Food Pantry at 84 Schuyler St. in Belmont, operated by
ACCORD Corporation. This service project is one of the ways the Democratic Committee
lives its motto: “Serving our Community.”
According to Community Operations Director Belinda Knight, the pantry
is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to Noon, and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00
p.m. “All Allegany County families are
eligible to visit the pantry when they need food,” Ms. Knight commented. “We serve between 180 and 200 families each
month.”
For community members also wishing to support the less fortunate
in our midst, ACCORD also accepts monetary donations. “These donations allow
the pantry to purchase food from Foodlink at pennies on the dollar,” said Ms.
Knight. “About four meals can be provided for every dollar donated.” Those
needing assistance -- as well as those wishing to donate or volunteer -- can
call 585-268-7605, ext.1340.
Please join the Allegany
County Democrats on Saturday, May 10th at 9:00 a.m. in Little
Genesee for our next coffee gathering and to support that community’s food
pantry. Contact us for details at info@acdcny.org or 585-610-432 or sign up here to attend.
