Applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday food will begin on Thursday, Oct. 1 and end on Friday, Oct. 30. Any low to moderate income Owego residents are welcome to apply.
During this same time period, residents may also register for gifts for all Tioga County children, from infants to 18 years of age.
In order to streamline the sign-up process and to eliminate a long waiting period, the food pantry will be closed from Oct. 1 through Oct. 9; during these two weeks, extra volunteers will be on hand to assist with the application process. The food pantry will re-open on Tuesday, Oct. 13 and holiday sign-ups will continue until the end of the month. The deadline for all applications is Oct. 30.
If any family or organization is interested in “adopting” a family for the holidays, contact Sister Mary O’Brien by Monday, Oct. 19 at (607) 687-3021 or by email to mobriencsj@stny.rr.com.
