Food pantry open Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; Mon-Fri 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Clients may be served once a month with proof of residence.

Serves free, hot breakfast every Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 8:00-10:00am from September until June.

Program Description: Area food pantries provide a five-day food supply for each member of the family in need of food. Most emergency pantries will assist individuals up to once a month; exceptions are made for critical needs when clients may be served more frequently for short periods of time.
Documentation required for service: Proof of residence.
Referral Procedures: Agencies and area clergy can refer clients to area food pantries using a referral form.

The Farm-2-Library initiative is a partnership between Comfort Food Community and the Southern Adirondack Library System. It’s goal is to reduce food waste while improving food access and addressing food insecurity in rural food deserts. Four public libraries (Pember, Whitehall, Argyle, Schuylerville) distribute free fruit and vegetables gleaned from local farms each Tuesday and Friday from mid-July through mid-November.

Senior Dining Site - First Thursday Noon

PEACE, Inc.’s food service program prepares nutritious lunches for seniors at many sites throughout Onondaga County. Meals feature grilled entrees, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Suggested contribution – $3.00*

Guest meals – $6.00

*Any contribution is gratefully accepted; no client is turned away due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.

Funded by: Administration of Community Living, US Dept. of Agriculture, New

York State Office for Aging and Onondaga County Office for Aging, United Way of Central New York, and private donations.

Rural Services provides emergency pantry services Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to Noon for residents of the towns in our service area: Cincinnatus, Freetown, Solon, Taylor, Willet, German, Lincklaen, McDonough, Otselic, Pharsalia and Pitcher. Food is donated through post office drives, school drives, many churches and individuals.

For senior citizens who meet certain criteria, such as the inability to prepare own meals, leave home or shop, the home delivered meal program is a healthy option.

More than 300 volunteers help us prepare and serve meals to 450 guests every week.

◾Dinner is served Monday – Friday at 6:30 p.m. In July and August, dinner is served Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, only

◾Blessed Sacrament Church is located on Oxford Street near the corner of Monroe Avenue. The entrance to the dining room is at the northeast corner of the building. The door is just past the handicap ramp.

◾There is easy access to the RTS Line.

◾Guests are expected to behave in a respectful and courteous manner.

◾Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited, and there is no smoking allowed while on our campus.

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Food Pantry open Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Clients may be served once a month with proof of residence. CALL AHEAD.