Belmont, NY –  The Allegany County Democrats collected 12 bags/boxes of non-perishable food and personal care items when they met recently in Cuba. The goods were donated to the food pantry operated by the Cuba Council of Churches: Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church, Christ Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church, Cuba United Methodist Church, and North Park Wesleyan Church. This service project is one of the ways the Democratic Committee lives its motto: “Serving our Community”.

“It always warms the heart and stirs the soul to see the people of our community step up to take care of the poor,” states Pastor Jon Ward of North Park Wesleyan. “Our Food Pantry is for the residents of the Cuba part of the Cuba-Rushford School District.  We assist people with food in difficult times as well as gas vouchers for medical trips or job interviews, lodging in emergency situations, and a massive Holiday Assistance Program each year at Christmas”. 

The pantry is located at the First Baptist Church, 17 South St., and is open by appointment. Simply call 585-968-2347 (North Park Wesleyan Church’s office) for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Please join the county Democrats on Saturday, May 11^th in Little Genesee for coffee and to support the community’s local food pantry.  Contact us for details at info@alleganycountydemocrats.org, or 585-610-4321 or on Facebook (  https://www.facebook.com/alleganycodems ) or Threads  (  https://www.threads.net/@allegany_ny_dems  ) 

The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels.