About Life Solutions

The primary goal of Life Solutions is to respond to our neighbors needing food assistance. Most of the Food Pantry's supply comes from financial contributions, donations of goods that are then sold in the Treasure Store, as well as grants from Foodlink and other agencies.

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Additional food and funding comes from local farmers and service organizations. Among them are the Scouts, Hamlin Lions, Hamlin Seniors, Hamlin Community Group, Veterans of Foreign Wars, local fire departments, and others.

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The Treasure Store helps fund the food pantry and provide low-cost goods to the community.  One of the most popular ways to get involved is to donate what you already have. Donated household goods are processed by volunteers and sold in our treasure store.

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History

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Life Solutions Food Pantry (originally called 'Bread and Thread') began in 1982 through the efforts of the Catholic Church. Over the years, other local churches joined the effort. They presented a coordinated effort to meet community needs and operate as a non-discriminating provider that maintains a Christian perspective.

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In 2002, Life Solutions became incorporated and is now known as Life Solutions of Hamlin, Inc. We are a New York State registered charity and Federally registered tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

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In 2010, several successful fundraisers allowed us to purchase and renovate our current facilities at 1696 Lake Road.

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2011 saw the opening of the Treasure Store as a way to help fund the food pantry and provide low-cost goods to the community.

In 2019 additional funds were raised to allow for an addition to the Lake Road location.