The Saugerties Area Council of Churches is responsible for a yearly Christmas Toy Store, the Well (used clothing store), the Saugerties Food Pantry, the Birthday Booth, the Finger Fund, annual Vacation Bible School, the CROP Walk, etc.
You do not need to be a member of a church to be a part of this group.
The group, which began in 2001, was inspired by a UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) program.
The Toy store, housed in the Reformed Church, is open on Fridays and Saturdays near Christmas time.
Donations can be sent to the Saugerties Area Council of Churches, P.O. Box 723, Saugerties, NY 12477. The memo line on the check should state “Christmas toy store.”
What follows is additional information about the Food Pantry and the Well Thrift Shop (used clothing store).
Saugerties Food Pantry
Contact: Marilyn Richardson
Address: Food Pantry
44 Livingston Street (mailing address P.O. Box 723)
Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone: 845-246-6885
Hours:
- Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saugerties residents may pick up food twice per month.
Info for the Police ONLY
When you have a homeless person please call Marilyn Richardson at home 845-246-6885.
OUR mailing address on your paper work should be;
Saugerties Area Council of Churches
P.O. Box 723
Saugerties, NY 12477
The Well Thrift Shop
Address: 257 Main Street
Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone: 845-247-3154
Email: thewellsacc@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/The-Well-424005891087695
The Well Thrift Shop, a mission of the Saugerties Area Council of Churches, is located at 257 Main Street. Hours are Wed and Fri Noon to 4 PM, Sat 11AM to 3 PM.
The store offers clothing, toys, household items, books, and sundries.
Open on select Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Sunday dates for 2025 are:
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April 27th
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May 25th
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June 29th
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July 5th
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July 27th
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August 31st
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September 28th
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October 26th
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December 7th
The free store has reopened. The free store hours are Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri 9AM to 11:30AM. It is also open the afternoons the store is open. Entrance to the free store is in the rear of the building from the parking lot.
The Facebook page for The Well can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Well-424005891087695
For further information contact: 845-247-3154