Assisting local families during times of need by providing food, clothing and spiritual support. ## ONLY OPEN ON THE 1st SAT. OF THE MONTH##
The Anchor is both a Food Pantry and a Thrift Store.
The Food Pantry – Provides families and individuals with emergency food.
The Thrift Shop – Offers affordable fashions and household items to all bargain hunters. Proceeds support CCMS.
**Special Programs**
Back to School – Enables children to begin school with needed supplies.
Backpack Program- Provides food for needy children for weekends and holidays when school meals are not available. (In conjunction with the Schodack Central Schools).
Crop Walk – Raises funds to end hunger worldwide and in our own community.
Thanksgiving Baskets – Guarantees holiday fare for all.
Christmas Shop – Enables families in need to obtain appropriate gifts and toys.
Easter Baskets – Make a child's springtime celebration possible.
CCMS/The Anchor is a joint effort of six area churches working together to assist local families during times of need by providing food, clothing and spiritual support.