Mechanicville Community Services Center issues operational updates
MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. » The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, Inc. (MACSC) issued extensive operational updates to keep the community it serves current on the status of the many services it provides during the COVID-19 pandemic interim, and the resultant school and business closures in Mechanicville and the surrounding areas.
MACSC Executive Director Megan Quillinan recently issued the following statement:
“As we continue to update operations here at MACSC want to keep you informed; these updates are current as of March 27, at 3:15 p.m., and are subject to change without notice.
“For the week ending March 27, we supplied 447 people in 140 households with food assistance. Last week, ending 3/20/20, we saw 175 people needing food, so it is noteworthy that the demand has more than doubled in one week.
“Our staff is amazing; they’re working hard to be feeding whoever needs it and able to answer phones for questions, and to offer resources and support from 9-5 p.m. each day. All calls are forwarded to staff remotely. We will get back to you.
“We are all in this together, thank you for your support and cooperation. Don’t hesitate to reach out by phone. If you have any questions, call me, Megan Quillinan at 518-302-7028 or email me at mquillinan@mechanicvilleacsc.org.
“We are all in this together, thank you for your support and cooperation. Take care of one another; it takes a community.”
MACSC Itemized Service Updates: Overall operations: • Only staff allowed in building to limit exposure - No volunteers or visitors are allowed in the building until further notice. MACSC doors are locked. Call (518) 664-8322 press1 to speak with someone. In case of an emergency, call 911.
• After Friday, March 27, we will not be packing food until Wednesday, April 1. Please leave a message and we will call with a pick up time. Donations: Only accepting donations of food and personal care items until further notice. Please leave donations by the front door where staff will bring inside. Food Pantry: • Food orders will be packed for pick up on Wednesday, April 1- Friday, April 3 as food is available and demand dictates.
• Please plan ahead. If you are in need of food, please call (518) 664-8322 press 1012 and leave a message with your name, household size and contact information. Include information on allergies, requests for pet food, and diapers.
• We will return your call and let you know when you can pick up your food. You may also order by email – send name, contact number, household size to cpane@mechanicvilleacsc.org.
Orders can be picked up at the side entrance of MACSC closest to the Post Office.
MACSC FOOD HOTLINE: (518) 664-8322, ext. 1012.
Orders will be packaged ahead of time by staff and distributed through side door into parking area.
The Mechanicville City School District breakfast and lunch distribution is temporarily suspended. Call (518) 450-4085 with questions or visit the Mechanicville City School District on Facebook or www.mechanicville.org for the most updated information.
School Aged Child Care (SACC): Closed until further notice as we are a city owned building.
SACC Parents need to be sure they have signed up for Class Tag for current information. If you have lost your code for login, please reach out to Marianne for help at (518) 664-8322, ext. 1009 or msgambati@mechanicvilleacsc.org.
• If you are a first responder, or a healthcare professional, you are deemed an essential employee.
• Please call and we will do our best to connect you with childcare options.
We are partnering with the Mechanicville and Hoosic Valley School District and the Southern Saratoga County YMCA to find childcare for those who need it most.
Domestic Violence & Family Resource Development:
Intakes, consultations and counseling are available by phone at 518-664-4008.
Seniors Living Well: As March 12: Suspended until further notice – inclusive of open gym, birthday parties, sports practices, gym use by outside parties.
• Living Well Director available by phone (518) 652-2713.
• Delivery of food staples on a weekly basis as we are able.
• Call Saratoga County Office For the Aging at 518884-4100 for up to date information on home delivered meals.
Mental Health Services:
Contact Saratoga County Mental Health (518) 587-9030;ECS Counseling Services (518)-5800520 or Saratoga Center For the Family (518) 5878008 directly.
Saratoga Care, health insurance facilitated enrollment services at MACSC suspended. Call Saratoga Care at (518) 580-2047