food resources
More than 49 million Americans live in households that don’t have enough food to feed their families every day, yet our country produces enough food to feed everyone. If you live in one of those households, you are not alone. 2-1-1 can connect you to programs that can help.
food pantries & SOUP KITCHENS
A food pantry is an individual site that distributes bags or boxes of food directly to those in need who reside in a specified area. A food pantry is a member agency of, and obtains food from, a food bank. Both food pantries and food banks share the same commitment: to provide food to those in need.
farmers’ markets
A farmers' market is a physical retail marketplace intended to sell foods directly by farmers to consumers. Farmers' markets may be indoors or outdoors and typically consist of booths, tables or stands where farmers sell their homegrown produce, live animals and plants, and sometimes prepared foods and beverages
Food $en$e
Food $en$e is a monthly food buying co-op for anyone who wants to stretch their grocery dollars. The program provides a monthly box of 12 to 15 staple grocery items at a discounted price. Just place your order and provide payment of $20.50 and then pick up your groceries 2 weeks later! There is no age, income, or residential requirement to participate.
Find Food Across New York
With the help of The Food Pantries, finding a food program in New York State is quick and easy! Click the button below to learn more and view the map.
Need other Food-Related Resources?
211 provides information about school lunch programs and summer food service programs for children. You can get information on government-sponsored programs that reduce hunger and find out if you qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps millions of Americans purchase food through grocery stores, farmers markets and restaurants. To learn more about the benefits of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which provides food and nutrition education to new mothers, infants and children up to age five, contact your local 211 chapter
Looking to Shop Local?
Check out the Cortland County Local Food Map created by Seven Valleys Health Coalition:
