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Welcome to Community Life Support

Whether you are visiting for the first time or have been working with us for years, we are thrilled to have you here! Please explore the page to find all of our events, ways you can get involved, what support we currently need, and celebrations of successes we have had. If you need any assistance, don't hesitate to reach out using the button below.

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March 14, 2026 - Community Meal - will return for its spring run- March, April and May 2026 - 2nd Saturday of the month. March menu is soup and salad and rolls with a side of Bingo!. Hosts are CLs and Junior National Honor Society of Hoosic Valley School.

What We Do

Community Dinners
Food Pantry
- Routine Needs
- Holiday Meals and Gifts
New & Recurring Events
- Health & Wellness Fair
- Strawberry Festival
- Christmas Around the Corner
- Basket Raffle Fundraisers
Commercial Kitchen and Dining Room - donation based rental for special occasions, cottage businesses, and classes for the community.
and more!

To book the commercial kitchen or event space, email Lynne Hardy at lenhardyny@gmail.com for suggested donation and confirmation of availability.

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Why Donate?

According to Data USA, 20.1% of Schaghticoke Residents live in poverty, which is higher than the national average of 14.2% as of the most recent US census.

17.3% of households in Rensselaer county self-reported food insecurity issues in 2023

Food insecurity has been on the rise since 2021 with about 1 in 10 New Yorkers reporting food insecurity in 2024 which is on par with 2020 where work stoppages contributed to significant need in NY.

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CLS Next Event...looking to volunteer? We will have lots of places for volunteers. Reach out to Liz @ ebaker50@yahoo.com.

Our next event will be March 21 , 2026- Our Annual Basket Raffle in support of the Schaghticoke Food Pantry. This raffle supplies funds for food purchases we make monthly from the Regional Food Pantry in Latham NY. Along with this raffle- we are featuring infomation vendors about our community assets- groups, farms, infomation about building a self sufficient pantry and homesteading. We will feature a kid's game corner- and food will be available on site with spaces for eating and engaging with your community assets. We are at the Hoosic Valley Elementary School Gym from 10- 2. Raffle winners will be announced beginning at 2pm. We have a grand prize raffle worth $500 and we will be having a 50/50 as well.

Community Center Initiative meets monthly at the Hoosic Valley High School – will be in Late May after budget/board vote. CCI is a grass roots group from the northern Rensselaer County with a broad focus on preparing for the future of the Schaghticoke area. We are currently in the survey phase and meeting to discuss the data we are getting and then move to the next steps. A survey for the community can be found at the link below. Surveys are distributed through Parents Space and to high school students 7- 12th grade through their social studies class. We want every voice to be heard. Besides the survey work CCI is interested in seeking land, support, and acknowledgment.To complete a survey for the community center initiative go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScryNX66jRhFOM3IzynmPPoVLtHDLUneyChupfLvIouhQArug/viewform

Yoga with Sharon Gavitt Spring Feb 11, 2026- Mah 18, 2026

Sewing Club- 2026 meeting every Tuesday 11- 2pm Join Us.

CLS announces new board members for 2026. Please join us in welcoming to the board: John Corey of Melrose, Lauren Van Buren of Schaghticoke, Elizabeth Davis of Valley Falls, Tracey Carroll of Troy and Tim Keasbey of Schaghticoke. We as a board are focused on building relationships within and around our community. We would be delighted to come and share about our work and vision with your groups at your convenience.

Dates to Note:

Community Meals March 14, April 11 and May 9- Free meals cooked for the community by local volunteer groups. Good food, good Company and a good time.

March 21, 2026- Schaghticoke Food Pantry Basket Raffle and Infor Day at Hoosic Valley Elementary School Gym.

June 13- Our annual Strawberry Festival at the Schaghticoke Fair Grounds- 10- 3 pm

November 2026- Christmas Around the Corner

Community Life Support and the Schaghticoke Food Pantry are very humbled by your constant generosity and support. We are hoping to bring you new ideas to support and help bring to life in 2025.