Local Community Care & Nourishment Guide

Whether you are seeking help or hoping to help, below are ways to get involved in our community. Together, we can ensure everyone feels supported and connected this holiday season, finding strength in the generosity, resilience and compassion that define our communities.

  • Interested in getting involved with our mission by volunteering your time, donating or hosting a drive? Sign up today HERE.
  • Download our spreadsheet of Food Pantries throughout Warren, Washington and Northern Saratoga Counties HERE.

To get involved and learn more about our mission and this guide, contact Laura Jensen at [email protected].

Helping Families and Individuals Stay Nourished 

Local Food and Meal Resources:

Additional Local Support:

  • Learn more about supporting local families and getting involved via our newsletter: Tri-County United Way Newsletter
  • For free, confidential assistance 24/7, call or text “211″
  • What is 211? 211 is a free, confidential helpline that connects individuals and families with local resources and support services. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone, text, or online search. Anyone in need of help, including:
    • Individuals and families
    • Caregivers and service providers
    • Community members seeking local resources
    • Learn more at 211neny.org. Services include food and housing support, financial guidance, and mental health resources
  • COMMUNITY & HOLIDAY GUIDE: We believe no one should face these challenges alone. That’s why we’ve created the TCUW Holiday Resource Guide 2025, a comprehensive list of local programs and services supported by Tri-County United Way throughout Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties. This guide helps individuals and families find the help they need this season and beyond.
  • RESOURCE GUIDE: If you or someone you know needs support, our free local Resource Guide can help connect you with food, housing, and essential services right here in our community. Click HERE to access our Resource Guide.
  • 211 EMERGENCY HOTLINE: Call 211 for free, confidential assistance, including food and housing support, financial guidance and mental health resources.

The Glens Falls Association For The Blind

  • Save the date: Please honor our 90th anniversary by joining us on Thursday, February 12th at the Holiday Inn Resort in Lake George. The event takes place at 12:00 pm.
  • Tickets are $90 per person with $60 as a tax deductible donation to the Association
  • Please register and pay online at gfablind.org. Send a check with your meal choice to Glens Falls Association For The Blind (144 Ridge, Glens Falls NY).

Glens Falls Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

  • You still have time to adopt a senior for Gifts For Goldens 2025
  • Accepting donations and volunteers until December 11, 2025
  • Learn more at gfseniors.com. Drop off donated items at 380 Glen Street, Glens Falls.

Catholic Charities Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties 

  • Celebrate the Season at the Saratoga Festival of Trees! The magic returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center, December 3–7, marking 30 years of holiday wonder. Enjoy a joyful week filled with beloved traditions:• December 3: Preview Reception
    • December 4: Victorian Street Walk
    • December 5: Tinsel & Tonic — Happy Hour for a Cause
    • December 6: Breakfast with Santa
  • Become a Sponsor: Individuals, families, and businesses are invited to support this cherished event. Your sponsorship helps brighten the holidays for local families while uplifting vital programs through Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties, spreading compassion throughout the year.  Visit www.ccrcda.org to learn more. 

Senior Center of the Kingsbury & Fort Edward Area

  • The Senior Center of Kingsbury & Fort Edward is preparing for the upcoming season with its ongoing Meal Program, offered Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM, providing nutritious meals for our community’s seniors.
  • Comfort Food Community’s FREE 2025 Holiday Food Run will take place at the Senior Center on Wednesday, December 17 at 10:00 AM. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist during both food run dates.
  • The Senior Center is also creating a list of seniors in need of food assistance and will be collecting donations on-site. Food donation stations will be available at the Senior Center to support this effort. Visit www.seniorcenterkfe.com to learn more.

RSVP: Medical Transportation

  • If you are 55 or over and interested in helping our senior community, please call 518-743-9158.
  • Drivers needed for medical transportation to and from medical appointments.
  • Mileage reimbursement available.

North Country Ministry

  • We are still looking for sponsors and volunteer shoppers for our Giving Tree program. We have 76 families (179 children) accounted for, but have 28 families (63 children) who still need shopped for.
  • Contact (518) 623-2829 to learn more or visit northcountryministry.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of the Southern Adirondacks

  • Did you know? We have an Amazon Wishlist filled with items for the kids and families in our program.
  • Wondering what we need most? Items for teenagers (ages 12–18) are our biggest need. Gift cards, self-care items, beauty/makeup, art supplies, and fun tech accessories always make a big impact.
  • Your generosity helps make a child’s day brighter and supports our mission to ignite the power and promise of youth. Thank you for being part of our BBBS family.
  • Learn more HERE.

Comfort Food Community

  • Highlighting our ‘Medicaid Food Voucher Program’
  • What it offers: Up to 3 meals/day, 7 days/week, for 6 months for eligible individuals
  • How to access: Complete the social care Network eligibility screening. Qualified participants are referred for food vouchers.
  • Contact: www.comfortfoodcommunity.org/home.

WAIT House

  • Spread Holiday Cheer with WAIT House’s Gift Card Drive! This season, you can make a meaningful impact for families in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties by donating a gift card to our Care Management Holiday Gift Card Drive.
  • Accepting donations now through December 22, 2025: Your gift card donation helps local families cover critical needs: groceries, gas, toiletries, and other essentials that can ease the stress of the holidays.
  • Most-needed gift cards include: Visa • Walmart • Local grocery stores • Gas stations
  • Drop-off Location: WAIT House Family Opportunity Center
  • 333 Glen St, 7th Floor, Glens Falls, Ask for Abby or Tanya
  • Questions or need a pick-up? Call (518) 246-6643 or email [email protected].

Salvation Army

  • Beginning November 1, our organization will lift the 30-day limit between food pantry requests to ensure that no one is turned away during this difficult time. While SNAP benefits are suspended, we are committed to providing food to all who need it. We’ve been stockpiling non-perishable items as well as ready-to-eat foods that can be distributed to individuals who are unhoused or have limited access to cooking facilities. While we’re encouraged by the community’s support so far, we are concerned about the increased demand heading into the holiday season.
  • Holiday Food & Assistance Programs: Applications for our Christmas Assistance Program including Warm the Children, Angel Tree (Toy Distribution), and Christmas Food Parcels (with a gift card for meat purchases).
  • Food Donations: Increased need for both pantry staples and holiday food supplies due to higher demand and expanded service hours.
  • [email protected] (518) 792-1960
  • Contact Information for Food Pantry or Distribution inquiries: Heather Prosser H[email protected](518) 792-1960
  • View Salvation Army Salvation Army Resource #1 & Salvation Army Resource #2.

Family Service Association (FSA)

  • Food Stretching Tips: Guides to make meals go further. Contact FSA.
  • Pantry Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Non-perishable Food Donations Needed: pasta, peanut butter, canned tuna/chicken, soups, oatmeal
  • Contact: www.fsaglensfalls.org or call (518) 793-0797

Together, we can ensure everyone feels supported and connected, finding strength in the generosity, resilience, and compassion that define our communities.