Information & Town News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 30, 2025

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Anthony Morelli
518-371-6651
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Food Collection Events for Local Food Pantries

The Town of Clifton Park has held food collection events for the benefit of local pantries and in partnership with people working to help people in other parts of the country affected by natural disasters.  During and following the Covid Pandemic we held food drives that were very successful due to the incredible generosity of our community.  The Town partnered with a Clifton Park family who was delivering food and personal needs to the people of North Carolina following Hurricane Helene to collect donations.  When an apartment fire occurred earlier this year, a local business owner Chad Gregory, established a drop off point for donations and once again the outpouring of support ensured the people displaced by the fire had food, personal items and furniture during a difficult situation.  The Town has held two Shredding Day events per year for many years.  During these events, we collect food donations for the Helping Hands food pantry in Jonesville. 

We are now asking for your assistance again. 

This week we have heard from many people concerned with the government shutdown and its effect on food programs.  The local food pantries can likely expect a surge in requests for food as funding for programs run out.  Therefore, two collections will be held in the next few days.  We will have volunteers collecting donations of non-perishable food, toiletries, pet food and other similar items families need on a daily basis. 

Please drop off your donations on Sunday, November 2^nd, from 1-3pm at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center on the Common.  The Common is easily accessible from Vischer Ferry Road.  For your convenience donations can also be made on Monday, November 3rd, 3-5pm at 1858 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 

The two locations available on different days provide additional opportunities and convenience in making your donations.  We have several food pantries in town and all will benefit from your donations.