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Yates County is among one of the poorest counties in upstate New York. Based upon the 2022 New York State KWIC report about 22.2% of the children in Yates County live in poverty. With nearly 53% of children receiving free and reduced-priced lunches, there are children and families in need. Our programs serve both Penn Yan Central School and Dundee Central School District areas, as well as some private Yates County Headstart programs and homeschooled families.
This program provides ALL Yates County students, regardless of income, with a new backpack and all the necessary teacher requested school supplies to start the new school year. Currently serving half of the Yates County students enrolled.
Weekend Backpack Program:
Registration is required to help identify who needs to receive a pack of weekend food and any known allergies for health and safety measures. All information is confidential and only used for distribution purposes that are coordinated with PYCSD or DCSD social workers. If you are in need of weekend supplemental food please fill out the online form OR visit your school district office and pick up a Weekend Backpack Program Registration Form and return to the school social worker.
School Supplies Program:
NO sign-up needed! Supplies are offered to ALL Yates County students, regardless of income. Just show up to our August distribution with your grade level/teacher and we will provide you with all the necessary supplies and new backpack to start the new school year. Please check our social media to get the distribution dates and locations for the current school year.