We found 23 food pantries listed for Onondaga County, New York. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Onondaga County, New York.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Onondaga, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Syracuse Area Services
Phone: (315) 475-1688
Address: 677 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Adult Day Care
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Care
- Disaster Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Foster Care
- Group Homes
- Group Work Services
- Latchkey Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Transitional Housing
- Visitation Services
Appointments :
Call (315) 475-1688 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 6 Church Food Pantry locations in Onondaga, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
Assumption Church
Phone: (315) 473-9101
Address: 808 N Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13208. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Tues: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wed: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Thurs: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Fri: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Food Pantry provides families with food parcels each month to prevent hunger. Provides food once month to households that live in our geographic region as delineated by the CNY Food Bank. They will receive enough food for 3 days equaling 9 meals.
Documents Required:
• They need photo identification
• Proof of address – Mail of any sort (eg. Rental Agreement, Utility or Phone Bill)
• Proof for everyone in his or her household (eg. Benefit Card, Health Insurance Card, Report Card, Birth Certificate)
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 473-9101 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Faith Lutheran Church
Phone: (315) 699-5224
Address: 6142 New York 31, Cicero, NY 13039. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST T:
The Faith Lutheran Church addresses the needs of low-income individuals and households that lack a reliable access to affordable, nutritious food and may experience hunger on a regular basis.
We support residents by providing:
-Nutritious foods
Our pantry is available on the 2nd Sunday and 3rd Monday of each month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 699-5224 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
Phone: (315) 458-1481
Address: 435 S Main St, 11, Syracuse, NY 13212. 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
St. Paul Food Pantry ministry provide food to those in need on Syracuses Near West Side. Hours are Tuesday evenings from 4:30 pm 5:30 pm and Wednesday & Friday mornings from 10am Noon.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 458-1481 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Saint Lucy's Church
Phone: (315) 475-7273
Address: 432 Gifford St, Syracuse, NY 13204. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Thurs: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Saint Lucy's Church's 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. 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.
We serve everyone that comes to the pantry for food assistance, regardless of their race, color, or religion.
Required Documents:
- State Issued Photo ID
- Proof of Address (clients must reside in the Saint Lucy's service area)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 475-7273 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Southside Church of Christ Soup Kitchen
Phone: (315) 422-4499
Address: 1327 W Colvin St, Syracuse, NY 13207. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Sat 11:15 am - 2:00 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 422-4499 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Plymouth Church Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 474-4836
Address: 232 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13202. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
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
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 474-4836 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Onondaga, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Phone: (315) 475-3807
Address: 264 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13202. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Tues: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Wed: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Thurs: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Fri: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County's 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 that needs food.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 475-3807 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Catholic Charities of Chenango County
Phone: (607) 336-7897
Address: 34 Berry St, Norwich, NY 13815. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Roots & Wings is an emergency services and self-sufficiency program which provides clothing, food, household goods and furniture for individuals and families in need. Services include food pantry, clothing from donors in the community, household goods, prescription assistance, food and sense program, snap assistance and pre-screening, disaster relief and job skills assistance. Food Pantry hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-3pm, Thursday 10-6pm.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
- clothing
- home goods
- furniture
- prescription assistance
- skills & training
Appointments :
Call (607) 336-7897 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Broome
- Chenango
- Cortland
- Madison
- Oneida
- Onondaga
- Oswego
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 14 Food Pantry locations in Onondaga, New York. You can also check your eligibility.
Isaiah's Table
Phone: (315) 447-7065
Address: 620 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13204. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
The Isaiah's Table 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 that comes to the pantry for food assistance, regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
The Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays and on every 3rd Saturday of each month. Please contact us for required documents or any other eligibility requirements.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 447-7065 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Baldwinsville Community Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 635-6442
Address: 17 W Genesee St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Baldwinsville Community Food began in 1978 and presently operates five days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During the month of August 2014 it fulfilled requests for 163 families or 502 individuals. Once a month individuals and families from within the area of the Baldwinsville Central School District are eligible to receive food for three meals a day for three days. This calculates out to approximately 4,518 individual meals that month. The Pantry outreach relies solely on gracious volunteers to staff the pantry, replenish selves and donate funds and food for distribution. A Community Dinner is offered free of charge to anyone from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 635-6442 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Baldwinsville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
PEACE, Inc. - Eastside Family Resource Center (FRC) Emergency Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 470-3325
Address: 202 S Beech St, Syracuse, NY 13210. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Bank Hours: Monday 9:00 a.m. – 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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 470-3325 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Prince of Peace Missionary Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 474-1238
Address: 317 E Jefferson St, Syracuse, NY 13202. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need. Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturday: 10:30am-12 noon
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 474-1238 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Syracuse Northeast Community Center Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 472-6343
Address: 716 Hawley Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 472-6343 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Temple Society of Concord Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 475-9952
Address: 910 Madison St, Syracuse, NY 13210. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
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.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 475-9952 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Basilica of Sacred Heart Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 492-9325
Address: 1001 Park Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
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
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 492-9325 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
New Salem Baptist Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 378-4209
Address: 516 South Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need. Hours: Food Pantry Third Friday: 9:30am-12:00pm, Soup Kitchen Tuesday & Thursday: 12 noon-1pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 378-4209 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
PEACE, Inc. - Emma L. Johnston Southside Family Resource Center (FRC) Emergency Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 470-3342
Address: 136 Dr, Martin Luther King West Syracuse, NY 13205. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantries provide emergency food to eligible individuals and families in need. Hours: Thursdays 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 470-3342 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Martin Luther King West Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Brewerton Community Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 676-5528
Address: 5395 Orangeport Rd, Brewerton, NY 13029. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides a food pantry for individuals in need. Required Documentation: Proof of address in the form of driver's licence, utility bill, or rental agreement. Hours: Tuesdays 10:00 - noon, Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 676-5528 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Brewerton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 437-4462
Address: 3127 James St, Syracuse, NY 13206. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
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
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 437-4462 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
The Samaritan Center
Phone: (315) 472-8156
Address: 215 N State St, Syracuse, NY 13203. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
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
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 472-8156 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
PEACE, Inc. - County West Family Resource Center (FRC) Emergency Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 638-1051
Address: 93 Syracuse St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantries provide emergency food to eligible individuals and families in need. Hours: 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. on Friday
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 638-1051 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Baldwinsville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
PEACE, Inc. - County East Family Resource Center (FRC) Emergency Food Pantry
Phone: (315) 437-7071
Address: 215 W Manlius St Ste 2, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food pantries provide emergency food to eligible individuals and families in need. Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (315) 437-7071 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- East Syracuse
Help Residents of Counties:
- Onondaga
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Onondaga, 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 Onondaga, 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 Onondaga, 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 Onondaga, 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 Onondaga, 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 Onondaga, 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 Onondaga, 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 Onondaga, 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 Onondaga, 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.