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

Each month, September through June, we Share the Plate with an organization that aligns with UU shared values. 100% of the non-pledge money received on the designated “Share the Plate” Sunday is given to the chosen agency. Please make your check payable to UUCNC, with “Share the Plate” on the memo line. Of course, your cash contribution is also welcome. Or make a donation at any time through our secure PayPal account linked below. All Share the Plate gifts received throughout the month will be combined and a single UUCNC check sent to the recipient organization.

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

These are the 2026-27 recipient organizations:

• September: UUCNC’s Minister’s Discretionary Fund, https://tinyurl.com/uucnc-mdf-2026
• October: Native American Speakers Series at Anderson-Lee Library, Silver Creek, www.andersonleelibrary.org
• November: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, https://chpc.care
• December: Chautauqua County Rural Ministry
• January: UUCNC’s Hygiene Pantry table (details below)

More recipient organizations will be listed in early 2027.

Hygiene Pantry

Since Fall 2025 UUCNC has hosted a Hygiene Pantry table at The Fred Basket, the Fredonia Presbyterian Church food pantry. In addition to donated items, the Hygiene Pantry team welcomes Share the Plate funds so they can shop for hygiene items at bargain/bulk prices.

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.

Deliver items on any Sunday morning or at other events. Thank you for supporting our neighbors in need.

Personal care items for Silver Creek Food Pantry

UUCNC continues to collect 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