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Services . . .

 

Cortland Chenango Rural Services
A Community Agency established in 1987

2704 Lower Cincinnatus Rd.
PO Box 57
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607)863-3828
ruralservices@calrityconnect.com

Open:
 Monday - Friday  9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 12 noon
Staff:  Sister Kathleen Heffron, CSJ


Rural Services Community Programs and Opportunities:
  • Cincinnatus Farmers Market
  • Field of Dreams Community Gardens and Walk Path
  • Food Sense Program
  • Norwich Community Garden Project
  • Food Pantry
  • Food Distribution
  • Counciling
  • Take a Break Program
  • Information and ReferalsThe Nearly New Shop
  • Networking
All Programs are for the whole community!

 

Cincinnatus Farmers Market
Rural Services Pavilion
Saturdays 9am – 12 noon
March/April – December
Offering fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, eggs, maple syrup and handcrafted items. The Farmers Market accepts NYS Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons from WIC families and senior citizens. There is no charge for a space and new vendors are always welcome.

Field of Dreams Community Garden and Walk Path
A community garden and paved walk path area are adjacent to the Farmers Market. Anyone can "adopt" a garden plot, planting and caring for the flowers. The gardens are open to all in the community for exercise and enjoyment.

Food Sense Program
A practical food buying program for people of all income levels. Paticipatis purchase a monthly food package by paying $15.t0 early in the month at Rural Services. (The average value of the package is $25.) The packages are delivered at the end of the month and contain fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and other food items. This program is open to all who want to stretch their family food dollars.

Norwich Community Garden Project
A cooperative garden project allowing families to grow and harvest fresh vegetables for themseleves and to distribute to others. Participants carpool from Rual Services Tuesday and Friday mornings from June through September. Call 863-3825 to join this no-cost adventure and enjoy fresh vegetables all summer long. Every one welcome!

Food Pantry
Rural Services coordinates the Cincinnatus Town Food Pantry (open Tues. and Thurs. 3-4 pm). Rural Services provides emergency pantry services (Mon—Fri 0-t and Sat 9012) to those needing food when their local food pantry is not available.

Food Distribution
Bread, folls and desserts provided by Tops and Price Chopper Markets in Norwich are given away on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5[m. Occasionally, either donations potatoes, venison and yogurt are also made available to all.

Counseling
Individuals Counseling and Grief Support Group are provided by Sister Pat pounlin, CS???

Christmas Assistance Program
Rural Services coordinates this program for the are. Donations of chlothing gifts for children and a family food package come from local churches, organizations and individuals.

Take a Break Program
Offering social, educational and recreational programs of interest to the community. Topics range from health and nutrition issues to creative crafts and enrichment programs.

Information and Referral
If Rural Services cannot answer a need, referral to the appropriate agency is made.

The Nearly New Shop
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-11:00am
Tuesday, Thursday 2:00 -  4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 12 noon
Offering quality new and used clothing and household items for the whole family.

Networking
Rural Services offers building space for many agencies to deliver services to the rural area.

Access to Independence
Cortland County.
Provides resources and support services to individuals with disabilities.

Area Agency on Aging
Both Counties
Provides programs and services for senior citizens.

Alzheimers Association
Offers programs and services for people with dementia, their families and caregivers

Chenango Health Network
Offers applications for Child and Familiy Health Plus Program

Cooperative Extension of Cortland County

Catholic Charities
Chenango County
Food Stamp application

WIC Program of Cortland County
Meets at Rural Services on the 2nd Monday of each month

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