Kristan Gottmann, Malta's director of Parks,
Recreation and Human Services, was our speaker last Thursday. She focused mainly on the last-listed part of her duties, centered on the food pantry at the David Meager Malta Community Center. It is supported by organizations including the Town of Malta/GlobalFoundries Foundation, Price Chopper, Stewart's, Saratoga Casino, Pitney Meadows, the US Postal Service, and other donors including the public.
Recreation and Human Services, was our speaker last Thursday. She focused mainly on the last-listed part of her duties, centered on the food pantry at the David Meager Malta Community Center. It is supported by organizations including the Town of Malta/GlobalFoundries Foundation, Price Chopper, Stewart's, Saratoga Casino, Pitney Meadows, the US Postal Service, and other donors including the public.
There has been a "huge increase" in demand in recent years, she said. In addition to food, the "human services" include Thanksgiving bags, the holiday Christmas tree program for children, and winter clothing. The human services operate year round, when necessary making referrals to other services and agencies.
Kristan also talked about the many recreation, sports, arts, education and other opportunities available through her department at the Community Center and in the parks of Malta.
"It's a lovely place. We're lucky," she said.
