​Captial Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund

A coalition of philanthropy, government, and business partners has joined together to create a Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund that will rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

Use this link to make a donation: https://www.cfgcr.org/covid-19-response-fund/

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UNITY HOUSE

We are a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling.

Use this link to make a donation: https://www.unityhouseny.org/how-to-help/donate/

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Brunswick Community Library

Please consider making a charitable contribution to our local library.  The library is a non-profit organization and the staff is finding creative ways to continue to maintaining their excellent services during this difficult time of closure.  Your gift will go toward many important library operations, including increasing free access to digital collections and providing online services to local populations in need.  You may donate online securely through PayPal, or mail your donation to the library: 4118 Route 2, Troy, NY 12180.  Thank you!

Use this link to make a donation: https://www.brunswicklibrary.org/

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GiveDirectly

We’re responding to this crisis by doing what we’ve done for a decade: delivering cash. Each household will receive $1k, and we expect the main constraint on how many we can reach will be how much we can raise.

We’re beginning by targeting vulnerable households enrolled in SNAP, living in the areas hardest hit by COVID-19.

Use this link to make a donation: https://www.givedirectly.org/covid-19/us/

A message from the Brunswick Elk's Lodge:

In keeping with the Elks pledge that Elks Care, and Elks Share, we are looking for ways to help our Community in this time of need. We have applied to the Grand Lodges NF program for grant money to help our community Food Banks. We have been approved for funds to send directly to the Grafton Area Food Pantry, to help with the increased needs for people in our area. We also help the Brunswick Cares Community Food Pantry with donations as well. Any member who could help with donations of money or food and dry goods for this effort is urged to do so.

We are unable to hold fundraising events at this time to help our community, so we are looking for members to step up and do what they can.

If you are a member in need, let us know so the Elks can try to help!
In strict confidence of course: (518) 279-1344

Use this address to mail a donation: Brunswick Elks Lodge #2556, 665 Brunswick Rd., Troy, NY 12180

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FOOD PANTRIES

Brunswick Cares Community Food Pantry

- 42 White Church Lane, Brunswick, NY 12180;

- Hours: Tuesday 5:00pm - 7:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 11:00am

- You may come once a month for a full pantry order (3 day supply of food) AND you may come once a week for eggs, milk, bread and fresh produce.

- Requirements: You must supply a photo ID, and Proof of Residency.

- For more information please call (518) 279-3792.

Use this link to make a donation: https://regionalfoodbank.net/agencies/brunswick-cares-food-pantry/

The Grafton Area Food Pantry

- 31 Owens Road, Grafton, NY 12052

- We serve anyone who is experiencing difficulty making ends meet. We provide fruits, vegetables, meat, non perishable items, cleaning products, personal hygiene items.

- We welcome anyone on Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Our Lady of the Snow Church in Grafton. 

- We are grateful for the generous support of the Brunswick Elks!

- Contact Julie at (518) 421-5070 with questions.

Use this link to make a donation: https://regionalfoodbank.net/agencies/grafton-area-food-pantry/

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Body and Soul Community Dinner and Food Pantry

- Located at 308 Brick Church Road (Intersection of Route 7 and Route 278 in Center Brunswick)

- Open the last Thursday of every month, 3-6pm at the Gilead Lutheran Church

- Providing a healthy meal and pantry and hygiene items on the honor system, no questions asked.

- If you would like to help, they can always use cash donations, canned veggies, canned fruit, hygiene items (esp. men’s and women’s deodorant).

- Donations can be left on the front steps in front of the double doors. Someone is always there to find them.

- To mail a monetary donation, please send to Gilead Lutheran Church, Body and Soul Food Pantry, PO Box 26, Cropseyville, NY 12052.

- For more information please call (518) 279-9270.

Use this link to make a donation: https://regionalfoodbank.net/agencies/gileads-body-soul-food-pantry/

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RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

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Brunswick Church:  42 White Church Lane, Troy, NY 12180; 518-279-3792

- location of Brunswick Cares Community Food Pantry

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Brunswick Baptist Church: 385 Grange Road, Troy, NY 12180; 518-326-1322

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Gilead Lutheran Church: 308 Brick Church Road, Center Brunswick, NY; 518-279-9270

- location of Body & Soul Food Pantry

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Hope United Methodist Church: 566 Brunswick Road, Troy, NY 12180; 518-279-1403

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Our Lady of Victory: 55 North Lake Ave, Troy, NY 12180; 518-273-7602

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Center Brunswick United Methodist Church: 990 Hoosick Road,Troy, NY 12180; 518-279-9705