Keuka Advocacy Services

07/11/2026

📢 Emergency Food Pantry Update

Good morning! The Emergency Food Pantry is closed this morning.

If you are in need of emergency food assistance, please call 315-607-8936 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. We will meet you at the pantry and make sure you receive food.

Thank you for your understanding.

— Keuka Advocacy Services

07/10/2026

Congratulations to Milly's Pantry on being featured in Issue 39 of *Keuka Lake Living Magazine*! 🎉

A well-deserved recognition for the incredible work you do nourishing children and sharing kindness throughout Yates County. We're proud to celebrate you! ❤️

We are incredibly honored to be featured in issue 39 of Keuka Lake Living Magazine! As an organization deeply rooted in Yates County, Milly's Pantry is so grateful for this beautiful community. Thank you for helping us nourish children and spread unconditional love throughout Yates County!

07/08/2026

💙Thank You, Community!💙

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who stepped up to support our temporary Cooling Center during this recent stretch of extreme heat.

Thank you to everyone who donated bottled water, fresh fruit, snacks, and other food items. Your generosity helped us provide a cool, welcoming place where people could rest, rehydrate, and stay safe.

A special thank you to Pinckney Ace Hardware for generously loaning us an industrial fan to help keep the space comfortable.

We'd also like to thank The Once Again Shoppe and Knapp & Schlappi Lumber for donating fans to our Cooling Center. Your support made a real difference for the people we served.

It takes a community working together to care for one another, and we are so thankful to be part of one that does exactly that.

From all of us at Keuka Advocacy Services, thank you for helping us make a difference. ❤️

07/01/2026

Yates County Cooling Centers

July 1, 2026 Weather Update:

Extreme heat is expected over the next few days, with scattered thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening.

Please take precautions to stay safe by limiting time outdoors, staying hydrated, and checking on family, friends, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to the heat.

Need a place to cool off? Check out the graphic below for a list of Yates County Cooling Centers.

You can also find cooling center locations by visiting the New York State Cooling Center Map:
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Stay weather-aware, and remember: When thunder roars, go indoors!

07/01/2026

🥵 EXTREME HEAT EMERGENCY – OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS US
Beginning today through Saturday at 9:00 AM, Keuka Advocacy Services will open our doors at 104 Water Street in Penn Yan as a temporary cooling center for anyone who needs a safe, air-conditioned place to escape the dangerous heat affecting Yates County.

Many of you know that we once had a dedicated building for a warming and cooling center. Unfortunately, we lost that space. But we refused to let that stop us.

Today, we're opening the doors we do have—because when our neighbors need help, we believe you do what you can with what you have.

💙 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 💙
We are looking for:
• Overnight volunteers to stay with our guests. For everyone's safety, we need at least two volunteers on every overnight shift. Even if you can give a few hours, we can build a schedule together.
• Bottled water
• Sports drinks
• Ice
• Individually wrapped snacks
• Sandwiches or simple meals
• Fresh fruit
• Coffee and breakfast items
• Donations of other comfort items that can help people through the night

Extreme heat can be deadly, especially for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, those without air conditioning, and individuals with chronic medical conditions. A cool, safe place to sleep can make all the difference.
Every volunteer, every donation, and every share of this post helps protect someone in our community.

If you are willing to volunteer overnight, donate supplies, or have questions, please message us or stop by Keuka Advocacy Services, 104 Water Street, Penn Yan.

You can also call: Connie Glover, CEO 315-694-2070 or Lynda Rossi, Executive Director at 315-607-8936 for more information.

Please share this post. Someone you know may need a safe place tonight—or may be the person who can help make it possible.

Send a message to learn more

07/01/2026

🚨 EMERGENCY COMMUNITY CALL TO ACTION: We Need Your Help! 🚨

06/29/2026

Remember Penn Yan Community Cafe will be at the Penn Yan Methodist Church serving Open-faced Turkey Sandwiches with gravy, mashed potatoes and peas on Tuesday, June 30; please note that take-out orders must be placed by 5:00pm on Monday, June 29, to ensure readiness for pickup.

06/25/2026

**Food Pantry Holiday Closure**

The **Keuka Advocacy Services Food Pantry** will be **closed on Saturday, July 4**, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

If you are experiencing a food emergency, please contact **Connie Glover** at **(315) 694-2070** between **10:00 AM and 12:00 PM (Noon).**

Send a message to learn more

06/25/2026

📢 **Holiday Closure Notice**

**Keuka Advocacy Services** will be **closed Friday, July 3, 2026, through Monday, July 6, 2026** in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

🕐 We will reopen on **Monday, July 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM.**

🍎 **Food Pantry Notice**
Our **Food Pantry will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4, 2026.**

If you have a food emergency between **10:00 AM and 12:00 PM** on July 4, please contact **Connie Glover at (315) 694-2070.**

We wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

06/18/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Keuka Advocacy Services will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

We will reopen during our regular business hours on Monday. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.