The Helderberg Family and Community Organization (HFCO), the Knox/Thompson Lake Reformed Church and Hugs from the Hilltowns are joining forces to help support our neighbors with the establishment of “Gathering Hope.” Gathering Hope is a non-denominational food and resource pantry to be centrally located in the Thompsons Lake Reformed Church hall.

Starting a project of this scale comes with significant costs, including building repairs, shelving for food storage, and stocking essential food and personal care items. That’s why we are launching a GoFundMe fundraiser to ensure Gathering Hope can open its doors and serve those in need. Your generosity can make a real difference! Please consider making a monetary donation—every dollar goes directly to helping our neighbors.

There are other ways that you could also support our efforts. Please consider networking with family and friends to assist us in meeting our start-up and ongoing needs. Ways to help include supporting our fundraising events, making a donation of food items, holding a food drive (or fundraiser) with organizations you may be involved in and making a monetary donation. We also welcome all volunteers to help stock and maintain the food pantry. Any contribution would be welcome and appreciated.

For more information, email us at connect@helderbergfco.com, or call/text Maryellen Gillis @518-925-3227.