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Wayne Central School District

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Community Service Coordinator

   

Emma Culver

Community Schools Coordinator

Wayne Elementary School

Contact Me

Phone: (315) 333-2068 (text or call) 

(315) 524-1194 (call only 8am-4pm)

Resource Collection

  • Wayne Central Food Pantry

    6200 Ontario Center Rd.

    Ontario NY 14519

    315.524.1243

    Wayne Eagle Food Pantry Request Form

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    Pal-Mac Food Pantry Zion Episcopal Church

    120 East Main Street

    Back entry

    Palmyra, NY 14522

    315.597.2143

    Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm or by appointment

    Serving: Food provided one time per month. Must be Palmyra, Macedon, Walworth, or Farmington resident. Proof of residency required

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    Redeem Bethel Church

    4494 Route 104
    PO Box 187
    Williamson, NY 14589
    315.589.2160

    Hours: Fridays 4:30 - 6:30

    Serving: Wayne County

    **Visitors will be asked to provide name, address, employment status, and number of people in the household. Guests may receive assistance twice per month

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    Wayne County Rural Ministry Come-Unity Center

    4170 Ridge Road

    Williamson, NY 14589

    315.589.8105

    Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm (go to clothing store upstairs and tell them you need food)

    Serving: Wayne County

    Serving anyone who lives in Wayne County who is in need of food. They can get a food box once every 30 days. They can get one extra emergency box anytime during the year.


    Helpful Hearts

    23 Geneva Street

    Lyons, New York 14489

    315.690.1952

    Helpfulheartscc@hotmail.com

    Thrift store hours are weekdays 10am-5pm and 9am-2pm Saturdays at 23 Geneva Street

    Food pantry hours are Noon-4pm weekdays at 59 Canal Street Lyons N.Y. 14489

    Our thrift store is located at 23 Geneva Street in Lyons New York (Yellow door). weekdays 10am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-2pm. Low everyday prices and different buy one get one free sales daily.

    Our free shop is located at 55 Canal Street Lyons (yellow door). Everyone is welcome no requirements. Clothing and household items are free weekdays 10am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-2pm. This location is also our heating/cooling center for anyone that needs a place to get out of extreme weather conditions. We provide a public restroom, microwave use, coffee machine use and tv use.

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    Macedon Food Pantry

    St. Patrick’s Church

    52 Main Street

    Macedon, NY 14502

    315.538.8242

    Hours: Fridays, 12 - 1:30 pm, 1st & 3rd Saturdays each month, 12 - 1:30 pm

    Serving: Macedon, Walworth

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    Ontario Food Pantry

    2200 Lake Road

    Lower Level (next to Town of Ontario Historian's Office)

    Ontario, NY 14519

    315.690.1489 or 315.524.7938

    Hours: Monday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Serving: Ontario & Ontario Center (Zip code 14519 & 14520) and Wayne CSD students and their families

    **Referral required from one of the churches, a Wayne CSD school nurse, Social Services, or the Department of Aging & Youth. Food available every 30 days. New referral required after six months.

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    Covenant Life Fellowship Food Pantry

    1574 Hennessey Road

    Ontario, NY 14519

    315.524.3040

    george@covenantlifefellowship.org

    Serving: Residents of Ontario and Walworth

    **By appointment only

    **Requires proof of residency

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    Pathstone Emergency Food Pantry 

    4075 Ridge Road

    Williamson, NY 14589

    315.483.9151

    Hours: Monday and Friday, 9 am - 3:30 pm

    Serving: All of Wayne County

    Emergency Food Pantry is available for area residents in need of emergency food. There is an annual limit of 3 food boxes per family or individual.

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    Newark Food Closet

    Emmanuel Methodist Church
    301 East Miller Street
    Newark, NY 14513
    315.351.6474

    ​Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 am - 12 pm
    Serving: Wayne County

    ​**Clients must show a photo ID for the person receiving food and proof of current residency for each adult over the age of 19 in the household. Clients may request food once a month.

    Baby Closet (diapers, wipes, formula) may be accessed once per month.

  • Helpful Hearts

    23 Geneva Street

    Lyons, New York 14489

    315.690.1952

    Helpfulheartscc@hotmail.com

    Thrift store hours are weekdays 10am-5pm and 9am-2pm Saturdays at 23 Geneva Street

    Food pantry hours are Noon-4pm weekdays at 59 Canal Street, Lyons N.Y. 14489

    Our thrift store is located at 23 Geneva Street in Lyons, New York (Yellow door). weekdays 10am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-2pm. Low everyday prices and different buy-one-get-one-free sales daily.

    Our free shop is located at 55 Canal Street, Lyons (yellow door). Everyone is welcome, no requirements. Clothing and household items are free weekdays 10am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-2pm. This location is also our heating/cooling center for anyone who needs a place to get out of extreme weather conditions. We provide a public restroom, microwave, coffee machine, and TV.

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    Community Clothing Center (Catholic Charities Finger Lakes)                                          

    2019 East Main Street                                                                                                                                                                        

    Wolcott, NY 14590 

    Hours: Wednesdays 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM; Saturdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

    Serving: Wayne County

    Provides free clothing and essentials like bedding and towels.

    ** Requires household registration, photo ID, and proof of residency.

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    Wayne County Rural Ministry Come-Unity Center

    4170 Ridge Road

    Williamson, NY 14589

    315.589.8105

    Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm 

    Serving: Wayne County

    Provides a comprehensive "new-to-you" clothing closet spanning all age groups.

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    Birthright of Ontario

    2003 Ridge Road

    Ontario, NY 14519

    Hours: Call 315.524.2120 to verify current weekly hours

    Focuses entirely on mothers, infants, and young children. Free maternity clothes, baby clothing, diapers, and formula.

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    United Way of Wayne County Recovery Vouchers

    The Recovery Voucher Program is a direct service program by United Way of Wayne County geared toward assisting individuals and families in their recovery/transition from natural disasters or personal crises like domestic violence, eviction, and re-entry by providing a voucher to use in the following thrift stores: Habitat ReStore, InJoy, Cry Freedom Missions Thrift Store, and Salvation Army Family Store. United Way of Wayne County will issue vouchers to eligible recipients for use at participating thrift stores in Wayne County, where quality clothing, furniture, home supplies, and building materials may be purchased at affordable prices.

    Eligibility: Wayne County residents experiencing a crisis (natural or personal) or in a recovery or transition process.

    Examples may be:

    • Fire

    • Flood

    • Eviction

    • Pests

    • Loss of employement

    • Domestic Violence

    • Transition from homelessness

    • Re-entry (Post Incarceration or transitioning from rehabilitation)

    **Recipients must be able to provide photo identification and transition documents.​

  • Family Promise of Wayne County

    301 South Main Street

    Newark, NY 14513

    315.665.0037

    Serving: Wayne County Families with at least one child under 18 in the household.

    Family Promise of Wayne County is a non-profit organization that helps families with children experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, find permanent housing and achieve sustainable independence. 

    Full Services Summary Below

    See below for a list of services offered: 

    Family Promise of Wayne County: How We Help Our Community 

    Our Core Services: 

    • Prevention and Eviction Diversion: We provide emergency, one-time financial aid for past-due rent, security deposits, or first-month's rent to keep families safely in their homes. 

    • Emergency Shelter and Meals: We offer safe, temporary housing and nightly home-cooked meals through our transitional apartment program and dedicated network of local host congregations. 

    • The Day Resource Center: Located in Newark, NY, our daytime hub (Monday-Friday 9-5) provides families with access to private showers, laundry facilities, computers, internet, and phones for job and housing searches. 

    • Professional Case Management: Families meet regularly with a caseworker to set self-sufficiency goals, connect with employment training, and access financial literacy or budgeting classes. 

    • Graduate Support and Long-Term Stability: Once a family secures a permanent home, we provide up to 12 months of follow-up support and supply them with a "5-Star Start" package filled with essential household items and furniture.

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    Wayne County Department of Social Services

    77 Water Street

    Lyons, NY 14489

    315.946.7518

    Emergency/after-hours phone: 315.946.9711

    Serves: Wayne County

    Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30

    Screening & Applications: myBenefits.ny.gov 

    Full Services Summary Below

    See below for a list of services offered: 

    SNAP (Food Benefits) 

    • Monthly food assistance via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. 

    • Most applicants face no asset or savings test to qualify. 

    • Adults without dependents may have work or training requirements. 

    Medicaid (Health Insurance) 

    • Free or low-cost medical coverage for individuals and families. 

    • Eligibility is based on residency and household size. 

    • Higher allowances apply for pregnant individuals and children. 

    HEAP (Home Energy Assistance) 

    • Seasonal financial help for heating fuel, electricity, and equipment repairs. 

    • Automatically given to many families already receiving SNAP or Temporary Assistance. 

    • Opens annually in late fall; operates until seasonal funds are depleted. 

    Temporary Assistance (Cash Relief) 

    • Short-term cash aid for basic needs like rent, utilities, and clothing. 

    • Highly dependent on household size, housing costs, and immediate financial need. 

    • Requires a strict review of available personal assets and bank accounts. 

    • Able-bodied adults must participate in mandatory employment and work programs. 

    What to Bring / Upload (NYDocSubmit App) 

    • Identity & Citizenship: Photo IDs, birth certificates, or Social Security cards. 

    • Income Proof: Past 4 weeks of paystubs, child support records, or award letters. 

    • Housing Expenses: Current lease, landlord statement, or recent utility bills.
       

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     Wayne County Rural Ministry

    4170 Ridge Road

    Williamson, NY 14589

    315.589.8105

    Serves: Wayne County residents

    The Wayne County Rural Ministry Come-Unity Center provides emergency financial support for rent and utilities to prevent eviction and shutoffs for residents experiencing economic hardship. 

    *This organization relies on community grants, so funding fluctuates. Call ahead to confirm that funding is active. 

    **Must provide proof of address, and may need proof of income or official utility shutoff notice.

  • Crisis Hotline

    Phone: 988 

    24/7 Suicide and crisis lifeline

    English & Spanish services available

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    Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care

    Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center - Golisano Children's Hospital - Rochester NY - URochester Medicine 

    Pediatric urgent care only for acute mental health needs

    300 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, NY 14642

    Phone: (585) 275-8686

    Hours: 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm daily

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    Ontario Counseling Center- Danielle Wilson LMHC

    6301 Furnace Rd 

    Ontario, NY 14519 

    585-789-8085

    daniellewilsonlmhc@gmail.com

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Genesee Mental Health - Individual and Family Counseling 

    224 Alexander St. Suite 100 

    Rochester, NY 14607

    Phone: 585-922-9900

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Counseling of the Finger Lakes - Individual and Family Counseling and Parenting Programs

    150 VanBuren St 

    Newark, NY 14513

    Phone: 315-331-8493

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Renew Hope and Healing - Individual and Family Counseling; Parenting Support

    755 Jefferson Rd, Suite A 

    Rochester, NY 14623 (they have several locations)  

    Phone: 585-398-8835

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Life Solutions Counseling Services - Adults, Adolescents, Children, and Families

    20 Arcampus Dr. 

    Rochester, NY 14612

    Phone: 585-225-9720

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    Wayne Behavioral Health Network 

    1519 Nye Road 

    Lyons, NY 14489 

    Phone: 315-946-5722

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Clifton Springs Behavioral Health 

    2 Coulter Road 

    Clifton Springs, NY 14432 

    Phone: 315-462-1080

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Finger Lakes Community Health – Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Behavioral Health Counseling Services 

    Newark Community Health 

    513 West Union Street 

    Newark, NY 14513 

    Phone: 315-573-7577 

    Sodus Community Health 

    6341 Ridge Road 

    Sodus, NY 14551 

    Phone: 315-483-1199

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  NWB Consulting – Eating Disorders and Body Image 

    Nicole Watson , nwbconsulting5665@gmail.com

    Phone: 607-760-5665

    nwb-consulting.com

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    Virtual Grief Out Loud Groups

    Contact Amy

    Phone: 315.217.1369

    Email: abraley@ncmft.com

    Therapist-led grief groups for all ages are offered.

  • Delphi Rise 

    72 Hinchey Rd

    Rochester, NY 14624 

    585.467.2230

    Delphi rise has a 24/7 walk in clinic that offers regional substance use evaluations, treatment referrals, and peer support coordination.