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Food banks and food pantries in New York
Find details below on food banks and free food pantries in New York State that help low-income families and struggling people get groceries. The distribution centers provide free boxes of groceries, serve hot meals, or help people that have little or no money apply for government benefit programs including SNAP. Find a food bank or pantry that may be near you in NYS as listed below, with links and details on their contact information as well.
The non-profit organizations, including soup kitchen and pantries listed below by county as well as statewide programs, including those operated by Feeding America, are the main places to get free food. They partner with hundreds of local charities, churches, and government agencies as well. In addition to getting a box of groceries, produce, Meals on Wheels delivered to a home or even free cat or dog food (from a pet pantry) the staff at a center will help people learn about programs such as SNAP food stamps or WIC. The centers will even offer details about surprising stuff you can buy with EBT, which is another free service offered.
Local free food banks in NY
Several of the main state food distribution centers are located on this page. However there are also hundreds of other pantries, churches, and non-profits that operate in towns and cities across New York - select your county for information on food distribution in your town or county. Or scroll down the page for statewide programs.
Albany County
Binghamton area, including Broome, Tioga and Chenango
Cayuga County
Chemung County
Cortland County
Dutchess County
Erie County including Buffalo
Monroe County and Rochester
Nassau County
Niagara County
New York City region
Oneida County
Onondaga County and Syracuse area food pantries
Orange County New York
Oswego County
Rensselaer County
Rockland County.
Saratoga County
Staten Island
Suffolk County food banks
Tompkins County
Ulster County
Westchester County
Regional free food distribution centers in New York State
Referrals are available to other pantries and soup kitchens that are located throughout the state. There are hunger prevention coalitions that provide this service, for free, to anyone that needs assistance and guidance. In some cases, qualified low income families can also learn about the application process for New York State benefits and federal programs. Continue with hotlines for emergency food in New York.
In addition to the resources by county above (and the organizations listed below), Hunger Solutions New York has a free tool to help people find food in their area. The non-profit operates a statewide hub and search-able directory for food pantries, meal sites, SNAP/WIC help, and other nutrition programs. The website links lets you search by ZIP/county to find local distributions. The link is here https://hungersolutionsny.org/find-food-help/.
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York serves over 10 counties in the NE part of the state. They partner with undress of charities, churches and food banks. Together they offer USDA commodity applications and operate local mobile food pantries, and SNAP outreach. There is also a Kids Cafe to help feed kids free meals during the school year, fresh, nutritious boxes of groceries and more.
- Tens of thousands of low-income families and even the unemployed get help. The counties supported by the center include Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton as well as Montgomery. The Feeding America site also covers Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, and residents of Washington County. The address is 965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110. Call 518-786-3691.
Feeding America NYS has a main centralized website too. Many other locations are in NYS. Dial (518) 930-7000 to find more pantries and free food banks near you, including from the main Feeding America service. Another option for individuals in need are government programs.
Island Harvest and Feeding America Long Island Cares, Inc. is for the Nassau and Suffolk NY community. The non-profit works closely with churches, charities, and social service agencies across the greater Long Island area. Offers free food, groceries, and meals to the needy in the community. Also learn about other emergency programs such as expedited SNAP food stamps or soup kitchens for meals. They also help with EBT, including apps to manage accounts such as the Fresh EBT app.
- The address for Island Harvest is 15 Grumman Rd W, Bethpage, NY 11714. Call 516.294.8528.
- Long Island Cares is another option, and the non-profit is based at 10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Call 631-582-3663
Food Bank For New York City as well as City Harvest provides assistance to the greater NYC region, including the boroughs of Bronx, Kings, Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, and Brooklyn. The two feeding America non-profits partner with thousands of free food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters and een social service office in NYC. Together they pass out free groceries, help people get personal toiletries, feed the homeless and immigrants in NYC and more. Some of the programs that help feed people in the city include:
- Kids Cafe Program free meals and snacks to low-income children as well as students on break through a variety of community locations including Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and churches.
- There is also a Senior Grocery Program as well as Meals on Wheels from the food banks, which helps the elderly and seniors get nutritious food (Boost, Ensure, meat, produce, etc.) that they can prepare and consume at home.
- Mobile pantries and soup kitchens go to different parts of the city and serve hot meals, including to the unhoused.
- Other government benefits are offered too. Click here to learn more about government food assistance programs and options.
 There are two main locations. They include The Food Bank For New York City is at 355 Food Center Dr., New York, NY 10474. Call 718-991-4300 as well as City Harvest is another option at 150 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232. For referrals, dial 917-351-8700.
The New York State Office of General Services has a free to use location. On the USDA Food Distribution page and the government will tell people how USDA/TEFAP flows to regional food banks and also links to regional partners that give out groceries or serves meals. More info is here https://ogs.ny.gov/usda-food-distribution/emergency-food-assistance-program-tefap.
FeedMore Western New York, Inc helps the poor, low-income, and and others that are struggling. Dozens of food banks, soup kitchens and pantries are part of the FeedMore network. Referrals are given. Those centers in Buffalo and other cities, including faith based organizations, pantries, pet food banks, churches, and soup kitchens provide free groceries, produce, baby formula and more.
- The counties supported include Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara. There is also SNAP Outreach and applications for EBT cards, cooking classes, mobile pantries and additional resources. The main address is 91 Holt Street, Buffalo, NY 14206. Call 716-852-1305
Food Bank of the Southern Tier is for the counties of Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, as well as Tompkins. The non-profit, and its partners, distribute emergency food boxes to people in need. They also give meals to low income, seniors, homeless, and other who need help. May have information on free clothing programs and school lunches for children as well. Also get help in applying for government programs such as SNAP food stamps and WIC.. Address is 388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY 14903. Dial 607.796.6061.
Feeding Westchester is the main Feeding America distribution Center for the county. Get free cooking classes, wellness or nutrition education, CSFP - Commodity Supplemental Food Program and more. Location is 200 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY 10523. Call 914.923.1100.
Food Bank of Central New York is for the counties of Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, as well as St. Lawrence. The main address is 7066 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse, NY 13209. Get free filling, shelf-stable foods, Thanksgiving or Christmas food baskets, instant milk, dairy and more. There are also bi-monthly Healthy Cooking demonstrations, Summer Food Service Program, TEFAP emergency food and additional services. Call 315.437.1899
Foodlink, Inc. provides help to immigrants, the low-income, seniors and others in Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, as well as Yates County. They do this in partnership with dozens of drive thru food banks, local pantries and other non-profits. The location partners with charities, churches, and non-profits. Canned goods, surplus government commodities, snacks for students, and other aid is offered from their partners. The main address is 1999 Mt. Read Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14615. Call 585.328.3380.
Feeding Westchester focuses on residents of the county only. The location is 200 Clearbrook Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523. Phone: 914-923-1100. Call for meals, food, Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, and much more. A great non-profit to contact for referrals too.
Long Island Cares, Inc. - The Harry Chapin Food Bank has multiple distribution centers for Suffolk and Nassau County residents. This is a free regional Food Distribution Center. The main address is 163-1 N Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Call (631) 991-8106. Thousands of residents, including the unemployed and less fortunate, use this center. Perishable items, canned goods, and single mother help is offered.
Food Link of Rochester can help people both in the city as well as Monroe County NY. The address is 2011 Mt Read Blvd, Rochester, NY 14615. Year round programs are offered, ranging from SNAP Outreach to free cooking classes, and they also offer seasonal, holiday support. They also give out free shelf stable food, dairy products, protein drinks for
Catholic Charities NYC is a main charity for the area that help feed people in the city - all boroughs. Address is 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022 with multiple churches in the area. Call the hotline at (888) 744-7900. Covers Get help from this food, hot meals and clothing bank. Stop by for groceries, meats, breads, dinner or breakfast and a soup kitchen.
- Staff as the social service provider also can direct people to government aid like food stamps, or local school lunch programs or places to get USDA meals for the summer. Provides hot meals, boxes of food, applications for food stamps, and more to qualified New York City residents as well as migrants or women facing DV.
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