We found 14 food pantries listed for Monroe County, New York. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Monroe County, New York.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Monroe, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Rochester Area Services
Phone: (585) 987-9500
Address: 70 Liberty Pole Way, PO BOX 41210<BR/> ROCHESTER, Rochester, NY 14604. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Clinics Services
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Disaster Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Military Personnel Assistance
- Missing Persons
- Seasonal Services
- Transitional Housing
Appointments :
Call (585) 987-9500 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
The Salvation Army - Rochester Northwest Corps
Phone: (585) 527-9566Ext402
Address: 100 West Ave, Rochester, NY 14611. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (585) 527-9566Ext402 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
The Salvation Army - Rochester Liberty Pole Way Corps
Phone: (585) 987-9540Ext2200
Address: 60 Liberty Pole Way, PO BOX 41210<BR/> ROCHESTER, Rochester, NY 14604. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Christian Education
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (585) 987-9540Ext2200 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
The Salvation Army - Rochester Worship and Service Center
Phone: (507) 288-3663
Address: 20 Northeast Ave, 1, Rochester, NY 14621. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Adult Day Care
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Clinics Services
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Store
- Transitional Housing
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (507) 288-3663 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Church Food Pantry locations in Monroe, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
Greece Baptist Church
Phone: (585) 225-6160
Address: 1230 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Greece ecumenical food Shelf program provides food for about 4,500 needy people annually.
Contact us at 585 225-6160 for more information.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (585) 225-6160 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
Church of the Ascension
Phone: (585) 458-4682
Address: 2 Riverside St, Rochester, NY 14613. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sat: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sun: Closed
The Maplewood Edgerton Emergency Kupboard (MEEK) provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone in our community that comes to the pantry for food assistance. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Required Documents:
- State Issued ID for every member of the household
- Proof of Address
We are open every Monday and Friday. We're open the last two Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (585) 458-4682 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Rochester
Evangelical Church Of Fairport
Phone: (585) 223-0229
Address: 38 E Church St, Fairport, NY 14450. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Pantry program provides groceries to those in need, helping them supplement their own grocery budget. For more information call (585) 223-0229.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- personal care items
Appointments :
Call (585) 223-0229 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 7 Food Pantry locations in Monroe, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
IBERO - American Action League Inc
Phone: (585) 256-8900
Address: 817 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Emergency Services provides food and clothing to more than 600 families per year. The food pantry is open to residents in all of Monroe County.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Appointments :
Call (585) 256-8900 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
Life Solutions Of Hamlin Inc
Phone: (585) 964-7420
Address: 1696 Lake Rd, Hamlin, NY 14464. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Life Solutions of Hamlin Food Pantry Inc.serves approximately 150 families a month. There are eligibility requirements that you must meet, and all appointments are confidential.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (585) 964-7420 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
Outreach Community Center
Phone: (585) 328-0887
Address: 447 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Pantry makes food available to needy families on a regular basis. Once a family is signed up and placed in the system, it can receive groceries from the pantry once a month. For more information contact us at 585-328-0887.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (585) 328-0887 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
Community Food Cupboard of Rochester, Inc.
Phone: (585) 325-4990
Address: 11 Nester St, Rochester, NY 14621. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Our Emergency Food Program provides free food to feed families and individuals in need specifically in the zip codes of 14604, 14605, 14609, 14617,14621,14622. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry for food assistance. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (585) 325-4990 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Mary Cariola Children’s Center
Phone: (585) 271-0761
Address: 1000 Elmwood Ave, SUITE 100, Rochester, NY 14620. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Mary Cariola Children's Center provides evidence-based solutions in education and life skills development for children and youth with complex disabilities.
Mary Cariola's Medicaid Service Coordination program (MSC) assists children and youth from age 3- 21 who live in Family Care, Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA), or their own home. For many active MSC participants, this program is their only involvement with Mary Cariola Children’s Center (MCCC). There are currently four full-time Medicaid Service Coordinators that serve more than 100 individuals and families.
The MSC program is a Medicaid state plan and is clearly defined by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Eligibility requirements are very specific and are closely monitored. MSC is the active assistance offered to people as they navigate the community and various service systems in pursuit of their personal goals. OPWDD provides services directly and subcontracts with organizations such as ours. MSC offers individuals and families services that are tailored to specific needs.
Services and support include:
-Environmental modifications for the home
-Ramp
-Respite
-Adaptive equipment
-Food
-Clothing
-Energy assistance
-Recreation opportunities
-Family reimbursement funding
-Home Health Aide service
-Clinical services
-Adult Program Transition Planning
You can expect the following from your MSC:
-A comprehensive, customized plan to assist with meeting your child's goals
-A minimum of three face-to-face visits per year which includes one annually required home visit
-Precise record keeping
-The ability to be flexible, adaptable, and an effective advocate
Although MSCs primarily work independently, the cohesive, team-based approach at MCCC has been highly effective in promoting the growth, development, independence and productivity for each person we serve.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- help pay for utilities
- maintenance & repairs
- clothing
- assistive technology
- relief for caregivers
- navigating the system
- in-home support
- one-on-one support
Appointments :
Call (585) 271-0761 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Genesee
- Livingston
- Monroe
- Ontario
- Orleans
- Wayne
Irondequoit Community Cupboard
Phone: (585) 336-9107
Address: 4275 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sun: Closed
Our food pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry for food assistance. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (585) 336-9107 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Rochester
Foodlink, Inc.
Phone: (585) 328-3380
Address: 1999 Mt Read Blvd, Rochester, NY 14615. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Foodlink is the Feeding America regional food bank, which rescues and redistributes more than 16 million pounds of food annually to a network of 450 member agencies in a 10-county service area: Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties. Our mission is to end hunger and to leverage the power of food to build a healthier community. Our vision is a healthy, hunger-free community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (585) 328-3380 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Rochester
Help Residents of Counties:
- Monroe
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Monroe, New York distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Monroe, New York to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Monroe, New York have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Monroe, New York may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Monroe, New York appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Monroe, New York, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Monroe, New York may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Monroe, New York whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Monroe, New York.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.