The Wyoming County Food Pantry is
available year-round to help
families and individuals in the county with emergency food supplies. Anyone who
finds themselves in need of food for themselves or their family can visit the Food Pantry
and receive meats, grains, cereals, canned fruit and vegetables, juices and other
items. For those in need or those wishing to contribute, the pantry can be reached
Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 836-4090.
Equipment Loan Program Available to MS patients Area residents
with a confirmed diagnosis of MS may be eligible to receive the free loan of therapeutic
medical equipment such as wheelchairs, portable ramps, canes, walkers and other
items. The MSAA provides the free loan of such equipment to qualified members who
cannot secure assistive devices on their own or through private insurance or government
programs. For info: l-800-833-4672.
Salvation Army - In Wyoming County, the Salvation Army is
brought to you through a service unit, partially funded by the Wyoming County United
Fund. Volunteers run the service. Chairperson Kevin Holehan can be reached at
836-4090. The Salvation Army has provided various services such as food, clothing,
utility assistance, Christmas needs, home repairs, homeless assistance and emergency
needs. Among the Salvation Army's community programs in Wyoming County are a
back-to-school program which provides school clothes for the needy, Christmas gifts to the
needy and elderly through the League of Mercy, and a children's camp.
Volunteer to Help Veterans - The Department of Veterans Affairs
Voluntary Service is seeking volunteers. VAVS volunteers and their
organizations annually contribute an estimated $40 million in gifts and donations.
Monetary contributions aside, it is impossible to calculate the amount of caring and
sharing that these volunteers give to veteran patients. Volunteers are a priceless
asset to America's veterans and to the Veterans Administration. There are two convenient
ways to sign up as a volunteer: Contact the Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical center
nearest you. Ask for voluntary service , tell the staff that you're interested in
being a volunteer, and the staff will take care of everything, including your interview,
orientation and assignment. You can also send in an application over the internet at
www.va.gov/volunteer/index.htm.
The VA Voluntary Service Office will refer your application to the nearest VA facility.
