Town of Hancock

🌟 We Know Times are Tough! Need a Little Help? We’re Here for You, Hancock!

If you or someone you know is struggling with housing, food, or energy bills, our local Hancock non profits have gathered a full list of trusted local and regional resources to help you through tough times. 🏠🍎💡 Whether it’s finding emergency housing, keeping the heat on this winter, or putting food on the table, these programs are designed to support our neighbors with compassion and confidentiality.

You can find details for organizations like Delaware Opportunities, Catholic Charities, the American Red Cross, and local food pantries — all in one easy place. 💛 For more information just visit https://www.hancockny.org/article/2515497 - to explore emergency assistance programs, or dial 2-1-1 for immediate referrals to services near you. No one in Hancock should face a crisis alone — help is just a just a call or click away. 🙏

The Hancock Rotary Club, in partnership with Strength Brokerage, is proud to announce the launch of the “Bags for Food Pantry” community drive — an effort to restock shelves at the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry ahead of the winter season. From October 10 through November 26, 2025, residents are encouraged to fill a brown paper or plastic grocery bag with non-perishable food items such as peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, rice, macaroni & cheese, instant potatoes, dry cereal, baby food, and other essentials.

Filled bags can be dropped off at Strength Brokerage, 65 West Front Street Ext, Hancock, NY 13783 any time before November 26.

In a generous show of support, Strength Brokerage will donate $5.00 to the Loaves and Fishes food pantry for every full bag of food received. This partnership amplifies the community’s impact — every donation helps provide food security to local families during the colder months. “This is about neighbors helping neighbors,” said Leonard E. Sienko, Jr., Esq., Hancock Rotary Food Bank Chair. “Together, we can make sure no one in Hancock goes hungry this winter.” Residents are reminded that food items past their “sell-by” dates cannot be accepted. The Hancock Rotary Club has long been committed to service projects that directly benefit the community, from scholarships and park improvements to food assistance initiatives like this one. Strength Brokerage's sponsorship adds a meaningful boost to this local cause, highlighting the power of collaboration between civic organizations and local businesses.

For more information, or to participate please contact: Leonard E. Sienko, Jr., Esq. - Hancock Rotary Food Bank Chair (607) 637-5400