Scroll down for information on our Hygiene Pantry, our ongoing collection of personal care items for the Silver Creek Food Pantry, and our ongoing collection of returnable cans/bottles.

Share the Plate

Once a month, September through June, we Share the Plate with an organization that aligns with UU principles. 100% of the non-pledge money received on Share the Plate Sunday, or donated to UUCNC’s Share the Plate effort throughout the month, will be given to the chosen agency.

Share the Plate donations are accepted throughout each month of giving at
https://tinyurl.com/DonateUUCNC

In 2025-26 congregants donated over $2,810 to benefit these community organizations:

• Hispanic Community Council of Chautauqua County
• Faithkeepers School
• Chautauqua County Rural Ministry
• The Janice D. Slaton, Esq. Scholarship Fund, presented by the Northern Chautauqua County Juneteenth Celebration Committee to local students who show community service and overcome challenges
• Hope Haven Women’s Center
• New Neighbors Coalition
• Rural Minds
• Lakeshore Family Center

In addition, we received $460 for UUCNC’s Minister’s Discretionary Fund, providing confidential assistance to members/friends of the congregation facing emergency financial need, and over $525 and many donations of diapers, wipes, tampons and sanitary napkins to support UUCNC’s Hygiene Pantry table (details below).

Thank you to all who donated! Watch for Share the Plate to return in September.

Hygiene Pantry

Since Fall 2025 UUCNC has hosted a Hygiene Pantry table at The Fred Basket, the Fredonia Presbyterian Church food pantry.

Baby wipes are in demand, as well as tampons, sanitary napkins or diapers. Thank you for helping our neighbors who depend on the Fredonia Presbyterian Church food pantry, The Fred Basket, for these supplies.

Personal care items for Silver Creek Food Pantry

In 2025-26 UUCNC again collected personal care items for distribution at the Silver Creek Food Pantry. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) does not provide the self-care items that we all need. Some people come to the food pantry asking for items such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, feminine hygiene supplies and baby supplies.

We gratefully accept any personal care items as well as laundry detergent, which is in great demand. Deliver items on any Sunday morning or at other events. Thank you for supporting our neighbors in need.

Please donate your deposit cans and bottles!

Cash for Cans at 9504 NY-60, Fredonia, NY (on Route 60 just north of Route 83, large garage with a bright green roof, on the left coming from Route 20) continues to keep a tab for this ongoing fundraiser. Just drop off your deposit cans and bottles and tell them it’s for the UU Youth.

Please sort returnable plastic, glass, and cans into separate bags/cartons.

Call ahead to check when Cash for Cans will be open: 716 672-2274