SERVICES OFFERED IN THE BROCKPORT COMMUNITY
UPDATED: JANUARY 2024
FOOD/MEALS
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BROCKPORT ECUMENICAL FOOD SHELF
Free grocery/food assistance.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street
Contact: 585-637-8169
Open the first four Thursdays of each month,
9am-12:30pm & 2-6pm.
Service area: Brockport School District, south of Ridge Road
Masks required. Bring your own bags if possible. One shopper per family. Three shoppers in the area at once.
Delivery is available by appointment; call number above.
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THE PANTRY – SUNY Brockport
Free food items.
Dailey Hall on the SUNY Brockport main campus
Email contact:prevention@brockport.edu
Open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
All students, staff and community members who reside in Brockport are welcome.
Canned foods, dry foods, refrigerated items (including meat), vegetarian/vegan options, and toiletries (including baby products).
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LITTLE FREE PANTRY
Free food items.
Located on Maxon Street in Brockport.
For the SUNY Brockport population and surrounding community.
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FOOD PANTRY
Life Solutions of Hamlin, 1696 Lake Road, Hamlin
Contact: 585-964-7420. Call to schedule an appointment.
Emergency food service for those in need.
Service area: Ridge Road north to Lake Ontario and Sweden-Walker Road west to Redman Road.
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EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAM
Christ Community Church, 36 Coleman Creek Road
Contact: 585-637-3979
Requires application.
Food purchased & delivered w/in 24 hrs. after approval.
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FREE MEAL – THE GATHERING TABLE
Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street
Contact: 585-637-9770
Third Sunday of each month, 12-1pm. DINE IN.
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COMMUNITY GARDEN
First Presbyterian Church, 35 State Street
Available during the summer. Free to all; help yourself.
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LUNCH CLUB 60
Lodge on the Canal, 133 State Street
Lunch Tuesday-Friday at noon. Call 585-426-4120 x3215 for information & reservation.
For anyone age 60 or older regardless of residency, a spouse of any age of an eligible participant, disabled persons under age 60 who reside in the home of an eligible participant and accompany the person to the meal site, disabled persons under age 60 who reside in housing facilities where congregate meals are served, and volunteers of any age who assist in the meal service during meal time.
Suggested donation of $3.50 (not required). Guests (other than those noted above) must pay $7.50.
Free food from Samaritan Harvest Tuesday & Friday, 9:30am-11am.
CLOTHING
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BROCKPORT ECUMENICAL CLOTHING CENTER
Free clothing for all.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street
Contact: 585-395-9449
First & third Sundays of each month, 2:30-4:30pm.
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TEEN CLOSET
Free clothing & accessories for teens and young adults.
Brockport First Baptist Church, 124 Main Street
Contact: 585-637-9770
Third Sunday of each month, 11am-1pm, or by appointment.
Bring your own bags if possible.
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CLOTHING CLOSET GIVEAWAY
Free clothing, toys and more.
Grace Baptist Church, 5220 Lake Road South
First Friday of each month, 6:30-8:00pm.
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LUKE’S LAYETTES
Newborn needs for parents or caregivers in need.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street.
Please call for appointment: 585-431-1217.
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ANNUAL SHOE VOUCHER PROGRAM
Christ Community Church, 36 Coleman Creek Road
Contact: 585-637-3979
Shoes for school-age children referred by Brockport Central School District.
In September.
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OLI’S CLOSET (Oliver Middle School Clothing Boutique)
Free gently used clothing, coats, shoes & accessories for any child attending BCSD, along with new backpacks & school supplies.
Contact: Counseling Office 585-637-1863
ONLY sizes 10 kids-XL young adult.
Open during regular school hours. Need appointment to shop.
Completely confidential.
OTHER SERVICES
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COMMUNITY HYGIENE BANK (CHB)
Offers personal hygiene items, paper products and cleaning supplies to families in need who reside in the Brockport Central School District, SUNY Brockport students and rural farmworkers.
Jubilee Christian Church, 3565 Lake Road N.
Contact: Church 585-637-8530 or CHB 585-470-3875 (leave msg)
Email: communityhygienebank@jubilieechristianny.org
Website: www.hygiene4all.org
4 distributions/year on Saturdays 11am-1pm (2024: March 9, May 4, September 14 and December 14).
Sign up to register online at https://t.ly/eHc4Z or call Jubilee on Thursdays between 9am-4pm (585-637-8530).
Emergency boxes available upon request (one per year).
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FREE VISION SCREENING
Brockport Lions Club
Contact: jrdetar@yahoo.com
For children 6 months to 6 years old. Financial assistance given to Brockport students needing an eye exam or glasses, whose families cannot afford it or don’t have insurance coverage.
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SWEDEN GIVE-A-LIFT
Transportation Program provided by Sweden/Clarkson Community Center.
Call 585-431-0090 Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
Five business days’ notice requested.
No-cost transportation to medical, dental and eye appointments.
Serving residents age 55+ in Brockport, Clarkson, Hamlin & Sweden for rides within the boundaries of Monroe County.
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EMERGENCY AUTOMOBILE GAS PROVISION
Christ Community Church, 36 Coleman Creek Road
Contact: 585-637-3979
For specific transportation needs (medical appointments, government agency appointments, etc.).
Need must be well documented & driver’s license must be presented.
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BROCKPORT TOY SHELF
Contact: 585-752-6562
For anyone; after interview. Call for appointment.
Families can “shop” for free toys for their children.
Flyers are sent home through school in November. It is also posted on Facebook.
The Toy Shelf will be open 2 days in December.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA)
Brockport United Methodist Church, 92 Main Street
Meetings are on Mondays at 7:30pm (use Erie Street door)
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First Presbyterian Church, 35 State Street
Meetings are on Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street
Meetings are on Saturday mornings from 8-10am in the Community Room (basement).
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA)
Brockport United Methodist Church, 92 Main Street
Meetings are Wednesdays at 6:00pm (use Erie Street door)
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 14 State Street
Meetings are on Thursday nights from 7-8pm in the Community Room (basement).
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HAMLIN LIONS CLUB MEDICAL LOAN CLOSET
Call 585-733-8459 or 585-964-5442.
No charge to borrow medical equipment such as crutches, hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, etc.
Pick up at the Loan Closet on Lake Rd. in Hamlin.
All equipment is clean, sanitized and in good repair.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Center for Youth: 585-473-2464
24-hour crisis line: 585-271-7670
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-342-3720
Child Care Assistance Program: 585-753-6316
Child Care for Income Eligible: 585-753-6316
Child Protective Services: 585-753-6000, #8 for general questions,
1-800-342-3720 hotline to make a CPS report.
Financial Assistance: 585-753-2750
Housing (temporary) Assistance: 585-753-6044 (after-hours placement line: 585-442-1742)
Housing Council: 585-546-3700
Lifespan (for seniors): 585-244-8400
Meals on Wheels: 585-787-8397
Medicaid: 585-753-2760
Monroe County Human Services Hotline: 585-442-1742 or 211
Monroe County Office for the Aging: 585-753-6280
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): 585-753-2740
Utility Assistance (HEAP): 585-753-6477
Veterans Outreach: 585-546-1081
WIC (Women, Children, Infant): 585-753-4942
Willow Domestic Violence Center:
24-hour hotline 585-222-SAFE (7233)
24-hour text line 585-348-SAFE (7233)