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Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries in Syracuse NY

Food Bank of Central New York Syracuse, NY 13209 315.437.1899	Details: Food Bank of Central New York is a not-for-profit organization working to eliminate hunger through nutritious food distribution, education and advocacy in cooperation with the community. We have been helping the hungry since 1985, as the main food supplier to the emergency food network. Working with a diverse group, our member programs include soup kitchens, food pantries and emergency shelters, as well as child-care agencies, neighborhood and senior centers. We collaborate with businesses, private foundations, and governments to simply get the job done. Together, we are providing millions of dollars worth of food every month to the central New York region. Together, we can solve hunger. Food Bank of Central New York is a member of Feeding America.
Assumption's Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen Syracuse, NY 13208 315.473.9101	Details: Located on the ground floor of the Parish Center, Assumption's Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen is sustained by a group of 90 volunteers, as well as contributions from the Syracuse University Alibrandi Catholic Center and local parishes including Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Agnes, St. Annâ€™s and Sacred heart. The scope of the Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen is not the only thing that sets it apart from many other comparable services; volunteers add an element of spirituality to their charitable work each day through quiet, spiritual reflection. Though the food pantry and soup kitchen is supported in part by federal grants, the majority of funding comes from private donations including Nicholâ€™s, Tops and Wegmans groceries. Food stock comes primarily from the Food Bank of Central New York. The Food Pantry and Soup Kitchenâ€™s Daily Sandwich Program is unique. It offers a free bag lunch to anyone who comes to the door; no questions asked. Clients do not have to register, and do not have to reside in a specific geographic area. The goal of the program is to quell hunger in the most immediate and effective way possible. As a result of its accessibility, the Daily Sandwich Program hands out an epic number of sandwiches -- between 7,500 and 12,000 per month. Hours of Operation: Sandwich Program Mon - Fri 11AM - 1PM and 4PM - 5PM, Sat - Sun 11AM - 1PM; Food Pantry Mon - Fri 9:30AM - 12:30 PM. Assumption Food Pantry - This more traditional program provides families with food each month to prevent hunger, and serves many additional families who may be in crisis. The Food Pantry accommodates a prescribed geographic area as designated by the Inter-Religious Food Consortium. Parcels are distributed in quantities based on number of dependents. Clients must meet certain criteria in order to be eligible for the program, and register in advance.
Southside Church of Christ Soup Kitchen Syracuse, NY 13207 315.422.4499	Details: Hours: Sat 11:15 am - 2:00 pm
The Samaritan Center Syracuse, NY 13203 315.472.8156	Details: The Samaritan Center is an interfaith effort of community members who are committed to serving the hungry and those in need in Central New York in order to promote their welfare, dignity and self-sufficiency. Samaritan Center offers hot meals 365 days a year without preconditions or questions, serving more than 118,000 meals annually with the help of over 1100 community volunteers a month who prepare and serve meals, collect and distribute toiletries and make and distribute sandwiches. The Center also provides direct case management as well as on-site access to information about and referrals to services and programs in the community of interest to its guests - services which provide resources, hope and opportunity for a better future. Hours: Mon - Thu 3:30 - 4:30 pm (except holidays); Fri - Sun 1:30 - 2:30 pm; Mon - Fri 7:30 - 8:30 am
Basilica of Sacred Heart Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13204 315.492.9325	Details: Provides a food pantry for individuals in need. Required Documentation: Proof of residency, proof of all members of the household. Hours: Tuesday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13206 315.437.4462	Details: Provides a food pantry for individuals in need. Required Documentation: Proof of residency. Hours: January - October: Thursday, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; Saturday, 11/12/16 and 12/10/16: 8 AM - 11:30 AM
Plymouth Church Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13202 315.474.4836	Details: Provides a weekly distribution of food from the pantry to individuals in need once per month. Required Documentation: Picture ID and proof of address. Hours: Thursday, 10 AM - 12 Noon
New Salem Baptist Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13207 315.378.4209	Details: Provides a food pantry for individuals in need. Hours: Food Pantry Third Friday: 9:30am-12:00pm, Soup Kitchen Tuesday & Thursday: 12 noon-1pm
Prince of Peace Missionary Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13202 315.474.1238	Details: Provides a food pantry for individuals in need. Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturday: 10:30am-12 noon
Temple Society of Concord Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13210 315.475.9952	Details: Temple Concord has the most utilized food pantry in Onondaga County- serving an average of 140 families each week with three days worth of packaged, canned, fresh and frozen food. Our purpose is to share our blessings with people of all faiths, and to give our members a chance to volunteer and to help to make a difference. The Food Pantry is strictly volunteer operated, under the leadership of Suzanne and Ernie Wass, and ALL donations are used to buy food to help those in need. Support comes from individual gifts and grants from the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, FEMA and local foundations. Almost all food is obtained from the Food Bank of Central New York. Temple Concord's Food Pantry Serves Hundreds of Families Every Month.
Saint Lucy's Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13204 315.424.0023	Details: Saint Lucy's is home to several ministries devoted to helping our community by providing nutritional support, low-cost clothing from the Agape Shop, and much more. 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. Because of the negative stereotypes and judgments associated with asking for help, it is much easier to give away food than it is to receive food. Therefore we seek to welcome all who come through our doors and to offer them hospitality. We want them to be able to make choices much as they do at a grocery store. Bread of Life offers a nutritious, homemade lunch to anyone hungry for food and/or friendship. Our goal is to develop deeper ties of trust and communication in the simple acts of preparing and sharing a meal together. Through this commitment to relationships we seek to help people find power and hope within themselves and within their community. Wednesdays: 11:00 am - 12:30 pmThe Agape Shop is located in the basement of the former St. Lucy's school. Through donations and contributed off-season merchandise of local stores, we are able to offer clothing, shoes, household items, and toys at minimal cost to those who shop at the store. Our volunteers help sort and display donations, as well as assist our customers.
St Paul`s Lutheran Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13204 315.478.5074	Details: The St. Paul Food Pantry ministry has serviced those in need on Syracuseâ€™s Near West Side for over twenty years through the loving guidance of our very own Judy Eyer! The pantry is located in Brown Memorial United Methodist Church at 22 Davis Street. Hours are Tuesday evenings from 4:30 pm â€“ 5:30 pm and Wednesday & Friday mornings from 10am â€“ Noon.
Syracuse Northeast Community Center Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13203 315.472.6343	Details: Provides a food pantry for individuals in need. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM
PEACE, Inc. - Eastside Family Resource Center (FRC) Emergency Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13210 315.470.3325	Details: Food Bank Hours: Monday 9:00 a.m. â€“ 12 p.m. Individuals are required to provide center with a current proof of address, photo ID for each individual in the household and must live within the specified area of the center.
PEACE, Inc. - Emma L. Johnston Southside Family Resource Center (FRC) Emergency Food Pantry Syracuse , NY 13205 315.470.3342	Details: The food pantries provide emergency food to eligible individuals and families in need. Hours: Thursdays 2:30 p.m. â€“ 6:00 p.m.