Help is Available Unity House partners with Hunger Solutions NY to have a dedicated Coordinator to help individuals and families facing food insecurity access SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps. New York’s Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) is a nationally recognized model for SNAP outreach. Karen McKenzie, our NOEP Coordinator, can answer questions… more
Thrift Store Temporarily Closed Our store is a great resource where shoppers can find gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories. Prices are low or, for people in need, often free of charge in the form of a voucher. The store is temporarily closed while we pack up merchandise and move to a dedicated storefront in… more
Looking forward to the summer of 2025 We need your Help! Please help make summer fun for children in need by donating today to the Unity House Traveling Summer Camp. Please make your gift today! You’ll not only give children a summer of fun, but you’ll also help to expand their horizons. Thank you for… more
Unity House Chosen for Month of November 2024 The Brunswick Hannaford has chosen Unity House as the charity for the month of November. This means for every Fight Hunger bag sold, Unity House will receive one dollar. The bags are part of the “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag Program. Many thanks to Hannaford for all they do!… more
Food Insecurity Spike Unity House has seen an increase in need from households facing food insecurity. Often, the people who come to us in need have jobs, but they don’t make enough money to meet their needs. Sometimes their paychecks put them just above the poverty level, so resources are not readily available. For this… more
Unique Adopt-a-Child for the Holidays Program helps 1,300 children across Unity House Toys! Games! Balls! With the help of many generous people, Unity House’s Children’s Holiday Program, once called Adopt a Family, helps put the magic in the holiday season for children of all ages. It’s a huge undertaking that involves staff, families, volunteers, and… more
New Crayons, Pencils, Notebooks Needed September is a time of renewal. A fresh start to a new school year. Many children, even those who may say they don’t like school, look forward to that first day back at school. School and the people there provide familiarity and routine. School also provides meals: the free or… more
Meeting people where they are is often the first step to helping to make a difference Unity on the Move is a mobile food pantry, a van filled with food and other necessities, with staff who can assist people. The van is a way to connect with those who need services, but can’t always get… more
People Who Make Life Better Andrea Foster While sitting with Andrea Foster of our Community Resources program, we were interrupted three times: one person needed access to the food pantry, a family needed to sign up for our Children’s Holiday Program, and a man who is currently homeless needed a decent pair of pants for… more
Are you or someone you know a New York State Employee? The SEFA Appeal is now open! Each fall, state employees are invited to donate to their charity of choice by participating in New York State’s SEFA Campaign. SEFA stands for the State Employee Federated Appeal. The campaign offers state employees to elect a specific amount… more