How to Help Those Losing Food Stamp Benefits This Week
Beginning November 1, nearly 100,000 people in Central New York will be impacted by a temporary halt of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This is expected to place added strain on local food providers and human service organizations already working to meet rising needs.
In response, the Community Foundation is sharing a list of nonprofit partners that are positioned to provide immediate support. Community members who are looking to help can consider directing donations to these organizations, each playing a vital role in ensuring that neighbors across Central New York have access to essential resources during this time.
Onondaga County
Baldwinsville Community Pantry, Baldwinsville – https://bvillevolunteers.org/2021/05/01/all-about-the-baldwinsville-community-food-pantry/
Mission: to provide nutritious food to those in need with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Blessings in a Box – Refugee Food Pantry – https://cnyblessingbox.net/
To ensure that everyone has access to the sustenance they need to thrive. By offering a wide selection of fresh produce, non-perishable items, and essential supplies, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County – https://ccoc.us/
Mission: Catholic Charities of Onondaga County helps people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We help thousands of our neighbors each year through all ages and stages of life. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.
Dunbar Association – https://www.syracusedunbarcenter.org/
Mission: To enhance the quality of life, break the cycle of generational poverty, and develop racial equality in our community
FM Food Pantry, Fayetteville – https://www.fmfoodpantry.org
Mission: To assist qualified individuals and families in the Fayetteville Manlius school district with emergency food and school age children clothing assistance.
Food Bank of Central New York – https://foodbankcny.org/
Mission: Leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our region, through partnerships with others in our community, through education, advocacy, and distribution of nutritious food.
Interfaith Community Collective – https://www.iccsyr.org/
Mission: Called to the work of social justice and equity, we provide a welcoming community and share access to life-supporting resources with our Central New York neighbors.
InterFaith Works, Syracuse – https://www.interfaithworkscny.org
Mission: To affirm the dignity of each person and every faith community, and to build relationships and understanding among them through education, service, and dialogue.
Interreligious Food Consortium, Syracuse – https://www.ifccny.org
Mission: To support those in need of emergency food assistance in Onondaga County through a network of food pantries and meal programs.
Jamesville Dewitt Ecumenical Food Pantry, Inc. – https://jamesvillefoodpantry.com/
Provides individuals residing within Jamesville or Dewitt south of East Genesee Street.
PEACE, Inc. – https://www.peace-caa.org/programs/frc/food-pantries/
Mission: Help people in the community realize their potential for becoming self-sufficient.
Road to Emmaus, Syracuse – https://emmausministry.org
Mission: To serve the poor, hungry, and marginalized by providing basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter, as well as offering hope and unconditional love through various outreach programs and services.
St. Lucy’s Church Food Pantry, Syracuse – https://www.saintlucys.org/outreach-ministries
Mission: Our mission at the pantry is to respond to God’s call to share bread with brothers and sisters from St. Lucy’s neighborhood with kindness and respect.
Salvation Army of Syracuse – https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/syracuse/
Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Samaritan Center, Inc. – https://samcenter.org/
Mission: Committed to serving the hungry and those in need in order to promote their welfare dignity and self-sufficiency.
Southwest Community Center/Syracuse Community Connections, Syracuse – https://smnfswcc.org
Mission: To work with individuals, families, and communities to promote health and well-being through prevention, intervention, and education
Syracuse Northeast Community Center: Grow the Food Foundations Program – https://www.snccsyr.org/
Mission: At Syracuse Northeast Community Center we engage, grow, and connect neighbors. A neighborhood-based community center, we are a front-door through which our neighbors connect with services and engage in programs that build self-reliance and well-being. Individuals who come to us in emergencies are provided stabilizing services, assessed to design a program of intervention, and referred within our programs and to our many community partners.
Syracuse Rescue Mission – https://rescuemissionalliance.org/learn/what-we-do/serving-meals-2/
Mission: We put LOVE INTO ACTION through shelter, food, clothing, and hope.
Valley Worship Center Food Pantry – https://valleyworshipcenter.wixsite.com/vwx315
Mission: to serve the community and exemplify the love of Christ by providing food and fresh food distribution to those in need in the Onondaga County area.
Westcott Community Center – https://westcottcc.org/
Mission: Investing in our community by offering essential services and engaging programming to embrace the diverse needs of all.
ADDITIONAL FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER FOOD DISTRIBUTION OR PANTRIES
Southern Missionary Baptist Church, Syracuse (3143 Midland Avenue, Syracuse, NY, United States, New York)
Four Square Gospel Church-God, Syracuse – (218 Webster Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States, New York)
Brotherly Love Food Pantry, Syracuse – https://foodpantries.org/li/brotherly_love_church_of_god_in_christ_13205
Vineyard Connects, Lakeland – https://www.vineyardsyracuse.org
Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ – https://www.apostolicsyr.com/about
Hopps Memorial CME – https://hoppsmemorialcme.org/about
Bellevue UMC – https://bumc.com/about
Madison County
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County – https://www.catholiccharitiesom.org/food-pantry
Mission: Dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice.
CazCares, Inc. – https://cazcares.org/
Mission: CazCares is a Food Pantry and Clothing Closet that serves low income residents of the Cazenovia School District and surrounding areas of Madison County.
Compassion Connection, Canastota – https://www.thewaymin.com/food-pantry
Mission: It is our mission to help end unnecessary hunger in Madison County and Central New York. It is our goal to encourage and assist families, and individuals.
Hamilton Food Cupboard – https://www.hamiltonfoodcupboard.org/
Mission: The Hamilton Interchurch Council Food Cupboard Inc. exists to be an advocate for the hungry in the Hamilton and Madison school districts.
Sullivan Food Cupboard, Chittenango – https://www.facebook.com/p/Sullivan-Food-Cupboard-100076630386790
Mission: The mission of the Sullivan Food Cupboard in Chittenango is to provide food assistance to community members in need and to connect them with resources to ensure no one goes without food. It operates
Cayuga County
Calvary Food Pantry – https://www.foodpantries.org/li/ny_calvary-food-pantry
Mission: to meet emergency food needs for residents and to advocate for the alleviation of hunger in Cayuga County
King Ferry Food Pantry – https://kingferryfoodpantry.org/
Mission: To provide access to healthy food and resources for our neighbors in need.
St. Alphonsus Food Pantry – https://www.facebook.com/StAlphonsusFoodPantry/
Guided by faith, volunteers at the pantry extend a warm welcome to all who seek assistance, embodying the belief in the inherent dignity of every person.
Salvation Army of Auburn – https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/auburn/
Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Oswego County
Blessings in a Backpack/Fulton Chapter – https://www.blessingsinabackpack.org
Mission: to provide food for children who might otherwise go hungry over the weekend
Erin’s Angels – https://erinsangels.com
Mission: To mobilize the community and provide food for children in need, including weekend and summer meals
Hannibal Backpack Program at Journey of Faith UMC – https://www.facebook.com/3155324367Fn/
Mission: Our mission is to fight childhood hunger in our community.
St. Anne Mother of Mary Catholic Church | Mexico Food Pantry https://www.mexicofoodpantry.com/
Mission: Serving neighbors residing in the Mexico School District.
Salvation Army of Fulton https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/fulton/
Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
ADDITIONAL FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER FOOD DISTRIBUTION OR PANTRIES
All Saint’s Episcopal Church – Fulton – http://www.allsaintsfulton.org
Church of the Holy Trinity – Fulton – http://holytrinitysyracuse.org
Divine Mercy Parish Roman Catholic Church – https://divinemercycny.org
First United Church of Fulton – https://www.fultonfirst.org
Cortland County
Catholic Charities of Cortland – https://www.ccocc.org/
Mission: Catholic Charities of Cortland County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice. We strive to empower those served to transform their lives in an environment of respect and compassion.
Cortland Chenango Rural Services, Inc. – https://www.facebook.com/p/Rural-Services-of-CortlandChenango-County-100064571356468
Mission: To serve and promote the nutrition, health, safety and physical and emotional needs of residents in the rural communities of cortland and chenango counties.
Cortland Loaves & Fishes – https://cortlandloavesandfishes.org/
Mission: Feeding those in need in the Cortland and surrounding communities. A safe place with free meals, hospitality, and companionship. No questions asked, no judgements passed.
Salvation Army of Cortland – https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/cortland/
Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Seven Valleys Health Coalition – http://www.sevenvalleyshealth.org/
Mission: The mission of SVHC is to cultivate local solutions and collaborative actions that advance the health and well-being of the Cortland community.
