Here to fight hunger
No one should have to make the difficult decision between a meal and other necessities. That's why we are here to help.
Dutchess and Orange County residents have access to numerous food assistance programs hosted by various agencies and establishments, including:
- Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Senior Food Assistance (Office for the Aging)
- School District Food Assistance
- Farmers Markets and Farm Stands (that accept Food Assistance currency)
Dutchess County
Food of Life Food Pantry / St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Friday: 2:00pm-5:00pm
50 Leedsville Road
Immaculate Conception / FP St. Anthony’s “Vine & Branches”
3rd Saturday of the month: 10:00am-10:30am
11 Lavelle Road
Beacon's Backyard
NO FOOD PANTRY - Breakfast meal & additional lunch to go
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30am-8:30am
12 Hanna Lane
Beacon's First Presbyterian Church
Tiny Food Pantry - Open 24/7
Dinner served every Friday: 5:30pm-7:30pm
50 Liberty Street
Salvation Army Beacon Food Pantry
CALL AHEAD
Tuesday-Thursday: 9:00am-3:00pm
*First time bring ID
372 Main Street
St. Andrew's/Luke's Food Pantry
Saturday: 10:00am-11:00am
*Bring ID, proof of residency, and bags
17 South Avenue
Center of Compassion Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-12:00pm
*Bring proof of residency
52 Mill Street
Dutchess Community Action Partnership, Harlem Valley Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Walk-in hours only Tuesday: 1:00pm-4:00pm
3414 Route 22
Food of Life Food Pantry
Friday: 6:00pm-8:00pm
12 Reimer Ave
First Reformed Church & St. Mary's Fishkill Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday: 2:30pm-7:00pm
1153 Main Street
Safe Haven Pet Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm
*Bring proof of income
1545 Route 52, Suite 8
Trinity Episcopal Church Food Pantry
Walk up closet 24/7 for emergencies
5 Elm Street
No Strings Attached Food Pantry-Vineyard Community Church
BY APPOINTMENT
Every other Friday: 10:00am-12:00pm
Second Monday of the month: 6:00pm-7:30pm
609 Route 82
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Call (845) 227-7863 to schedule
835 Route 82
Hyde Park Baptist Church Food Pantry
Wednesday: 10:00am-2:00pm
10 Romans Road
Hyde Park Food Pantry, Inc.
Friday: 9:30am-11:30am
*Must provide proof of Hyde Park School District residence
4337 Albany Post Road
Reach Out Food Pantry
Friday: 2:00pm-4:30pm
*Must bring ID
241 Crum Elbow Road
Love Reaches Out Food Pantry
Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm
Before & After Services:
Wednesday: 6:30pm & 8:15pm
Sunday: 8:30am & 12:00pm
*Must bring ID
1138 Route 55
Trinity United Methodist Church Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Last Thursday of the month: 7:00pm-8:00pm
*New clients bring ID and # of household members
6 South Cross Road
Lyall Community Church
Food Pantry/ Meal Program
BY APPOINTMENT
Call (845) 242-6508 to schedule
Meals on Wheels
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
*Monthly fee
Call (845) 242-6508 to reserve meals
Soups and Sandwiches
Second and fourth Thursday of the month: 11:00am-12:30pm
Call (845) 242-6508 to reserve
Fresh Produce
Tuesday: 8:00am-10:00am
Call (845) 242-6508 to reserve
30 Maple Avenue
North-East Community Center Food Pantry
Wednesday: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-1:00pm
*Delivery services available first and third Wednesdays of each month; request by phoen
51 South Center Street
Pawling/Community Resource & Service Center Food Pantry
Monday & Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Second Saturday of the month: 10:00am-3:00pm
*Must bring ID and proof of residency
126 East Main Street
Community Food Locker
Second Saturday of the month: 10:00am-11:30am
3023 East Church Street
Willow Roots Food Pantry
First and third Saturday of the month: 10:00am-11:00am
7730 South Main Street
Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Food Pantry
Wednesday: 6:00pm-7:30pm
*First time bring ID
92 Martin Road
Bethel Church of God in Christ-Harvest Community Outreach Food Pantry
CALL IN ADVANCE
First and third Sunday: 11:30am-1:00pm
*First time bring ID
(845) 471-1195
91 Hooker Avenue
Beulah Baptist Church-Mother's Cupboard Food Pantry
Tuesday: 11:30am-3:30pm
Saturday: 11:30am-1:00pm
*First time bring ID
92 Catherine Street
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Thursday: 10:00am-12:00pm
*For Special Dietary Needs (i.e. diabetes or high blood pressure), provide a prescription letter from a doctor
*Regular diet requires Case Manager referral
218 Church Street
Dutchess Community Action Partnership Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
77 Cannon Street
Dutchess Outreach
Food Pantry
Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday: 8:30am-3:30pm
*Must bring ID
Lunch Box
Monday-Friday: 11:15am-1:00pm, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-1:00pm
29 N. Hamilton Street
Ebenezer Baptist Church Food Pantry
Second and fourth Saturday of the month: 10:00am-12:00pm
15 Smith Street
God's Helping Hand Food Pantry-New Hope Church
Tuesday: 11:30am-1:30pm
*Must bring ID
120 Hudson Avenue
Cornerstone Family Healthcare
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Call (845) 704-7321 to get enrolled
40 Garden Street
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Food Pantry
Wednesday: 9:30am-12:30pm
*Must bring ID; one-time monthly supply
775 Main Street
Hope on a Mission
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00pm-7:00pm
600 Main Street
Saturday: 8:30am-9:30am, 6:00pm-7:00pm
130 Cannon Street
Reach Out and Touch Food Pantry
Tuesday: 9:30am-12:00pm
*Must bring ID
100 Cannon Street
River Haven I.L.S. Food Pantry-Hudson River Housing
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday-Friday: 1:00pm-4:00pm
391 Manchester Road
St. Paul's Episcopal Food Pantry
Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Last Saturday of the month: 12:00pm-2:00pm
161 Mansion Street
Salvation Army
Breakfast Program
Monday-Friday: 8:30-9:30am
Food Pantry
Wednesday & Friday: 10:30am-11:30am
Lunch/Soup Kitchen
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm-1:00pm
19 Pershing Avenue
Spanish Seven Day Adventist Church Food Pantry
Monday: 2:00pm-6:00pm
*Must bring ID and proof of address
61 Market Street
St. John's Evangelical Church Food Pantry
First and third Sundays of the month: 9:00am-11:00am
55 Wilbur Blvd.
Trinity Temple Seven Day Adventist Food Pantry
Wednesday: 10:00am-2:00pm
19 North Bridge Street
Dutchess Community Action Partnership Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30am-2:30pm
44 East Market Street
Red Hook United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Sunday: 12:00pm-2:00pm
*Other hours by appointment
4 Church Street, Suite 2
St. Christopher's & St. Sylvia's Church Food Pantry
One Saturday a month: 10:00am-11:00am
Call (845) 758-3732 for dates as they may change
30 Benner Road
Church of the Messiah-Jayne Brooks Memorial Food Pantry
Friday: 10:00am-1:00pm
6436 Montgomery Street
Rhinebeck Reformed Church Food Pantry
Tuesday: 10:00am-12:00pm
6368 Mill Street
Pleasant Plains Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Every other Wednesday: 2:00pm-4:00pm
*Must bring ID
Call ahead (845) 889-4019
2 Fiddlers Bridge Road
St. Mary's Church Food Pantry
Thursday: 10:00am-12:00pm
*Must bring ID
1 Convent Avenue
Dutchess Community Action Partnership Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm
*Must bring proof of residency
7 Mill Street
Zion Episcopal Church Food Pantry
Wednesday: 12:00pm-2:00pm, 6:00pm-7:00pm
*Must bring ID and proof of residency
12 Satterlee Place
Senior Special Services
DC OFA Friendship Centers SENIORS ONLY
Home Delivered Meals
For more details call (845) 486-2555 or visit OFA@DutchessNY.gov
Community Center Beacon
1 Forrestal Heights
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-4871
Community Center Poughkeepsie
114 Delafield Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-2564
East Fishkill Community Center
890 Route 82
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 226-3605
North-East Millerton Library Annex
28 Century Blvd.
Millerton, NY 12546
(518) 789-3081
Town Hall Annex-Pawling
154 Charles Colman Blvd.
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-9308
Red Hook Community Center
59 Fisk Street
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 475-1129
First Presbyterian Church-Pleasant Valley
1576 Main Street, Route 44
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
(845) 275-8565
DCC Students/Faculty Special Services
The Pantry at Dutchess Community College
DCC STUDENTS, FACULTY STAFF AND ALUMNI ONLY
Summer Hours:
Wednesday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Fall & Spring Semester:
Monday: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 12:00pm-4:30pm
Dutchess Hall 114
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 790-3714
Veterans Special Services
Castle Point Pantry at Dutchess Community College
DUTCHESS COUNTY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY
Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm
41 Castle Point Road
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
(845) 831-2000 ext. 214164
For more information:
To explore more details about food pantry and meal program resources in Dutchess County, visit: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Business/Food-Pantry-Meal-Program-Resources.htm
Explore eligibility requirements and important contact information.
Orange County
Chester Community Food Pantry
Fourth Thursday of the month: 4:00pm-7:00pm
96 Main Street
Florida Community Food Pantry
Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm
*Proof of residence required
9 Glenmere Avenue
Alamo Community Center-Sun River Health
Tuesday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm-7:00pm
Additional Winter Hours (Jan-Mar):
Sunday: 11:00am-2:30pm
*Proof of residence required
890 Pulaski Highway
Goshen Ecumenical Pantry Inc.
Second Saturday of the month: 9:00am-10:00am
Fourth Thursday of the month: 6:00pm-7:00pm
33 Park Place (Housed in Presbyterian Church)
Greenwood Lake Food Pantry
Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm
*ID & proof of residence required
41 Windermere Avenue
Holy Innocents Church Food Pantry
Second and fourth Wednesday of the month: 4:00pm-5:30pm
401 Main Street
Sacred Heart of Jesus Food Pantry
First and third Wednesday of the month: 10:30am-12:00pm
353 Main Street
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am-2:30pm
305 North Street
Centro Cristiano Nueva Vida Food Pantry
Second and fourth Wednesday of the month: 1:00pm-3:00pm
First and third Thursday of the month: 1:00pm-3:00pm
40 Dunning Road
Guild of St. Margaret Soup Kitchen
Monday-Saturday: 11:00am-12:00pm
Sunday: 3:00-4:00pm
12 Depot Street
Harmony Ministry Community Food Pantry
Third Thursday of the month: 4:30-6:00pm
1790 Route 211 East
Honor Food Pantry
Monday-Friday: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Call ahead at (845) 343-7115 ext. 311
38 Seward Avenue
Pathstone Middletown Food Pantry
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm
*Must bring ID
225 Dolson Avenue
RECAP Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
*Proof of address, proof of income, birth certificate/passport, and ID required
34 Mill Street
Second Baptist Church Food Pantry
Saturday: 12:00pm-3:00pm
125 North Street
St. Paul's UMC Mission Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Tuesday & Thursday
Call (845) 343-4425 to schedule curbside pickup
58 West Main Street
The Salvation Army Food Pantry
Tuesday & Friday: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm
*Photo ID required
80 W Main Street
Touch Nutrition Program Food Pantry
BY APPOINTMENT
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
6 Orchard Street
Food Pantry at Holy Cross Catholic Parish
First Saturday of the month: 9:00am-10:00am
*Proof of residence required
626 County Route 22
Middletown, NY 10940
Holy Name of Jesus Food Pantry
Last Wednesday of the month: 9:00am-12:00pm
45 Highland Avenue
Otisville, NY 10963
Otisville-Mount Hope Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
First and Third Thursday of the month: 11:00am-1:00pm
*Proof of residence and ID required
25 Main Street
Otisville, NY 10963
Community Emergency Food Pantry at United Methodist Church
Second and fourth Saturday of the month: 9:30am-11:00am
*Proof of residence required
47 Maple Ave East
First Presbyterian Church of Monroe
First and third Saturday of the month: 9:00am-11:30am
*ID, driver's license, or utility bill required
142 Stage Road
Highland Mills United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Saturday: 9:00am-10:00am
654 Route 32
Highland Mills, NY 10930
Our Father's Kitchen Food Pantry
Wednesday: 9:30am-11:00am
26 Still Road
Orange County Veteran Food Pantry
Home delivery
Call (845) 291-2470 for application information
Town of Montgomery Food Pantry
Tuesday: 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday: 6:30pm-8:00pm
2200 State Route 208
Encounter Compassion Church-New Windsor Food Pantry
Every other Sunday: 11:00am-1:00pm
647 Station Road
Rock Tavern, NY 12575
AME Zion Church of Newburgh Food Pantry
Thursday: 10:00am-12:00pm
*Photo ID required
111 Washington Street
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster
Tuesdays: 9:30am-12:00pm; 1pm-2:30pm
280 Broadway, Lower Level
*Photo ID required. Must bring your own bags.
Contact Information: Jackie Perez, 845-561-1665; ext. 1930
Church at the Bridge hosts “Friends and Family Night”
Third Wednesday of the month: 6:00pm-8:00pm
90 Broadway
Deacon Jack Seymour Food Pantry of St. Francis of Assisi Church and Sacred Heart Church
Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am-12:00pm
*Photo ID required
301 Ann Street
Grace United Methodist Church Food Closet
Friday: 2:00pm-5:00pm
265 Van Ness Street
Hudson Valley Christian Church
Second and fourth Monday of the month: 1:00pm-2:00pm
*Photo ID required
100 Grand Street
LODGER Pantry
Open 24/7
188 Liberty Street
May Lou's Kitchen
First Saturday of the month
292 Ann Street
Newburgh Tabernacle Food Pantry & Kitchen
Sunday: 10:00am-1:00pm
251-259 Grand Street
One Accord Christian Church Food Pantry
Thursday: 4:00pm-6:30pm
88 Lake Street
Salvation Army
Food Pantry
First and third Wednesday of the month: 12:00am-2:00pm
*Proof of residence required
Soup Kitchen
Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-12:00pm
234 Van Ness Street
Shepherd's Kitchen Community Meals & Soup Kitchen
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm-1:00pm
271 Broadway
St. George's Church Food Pantry
Wednesday: 10:00am-11:00am
*Photo ID required
105 Grand Street
St. Mary's Outreach hosts "Giving Day"
Third Friday of the month: 9:00am-12:00pm
321 South Williams Street (Newburgh Armory)
Trinity House Food Pantry
Second Friday of the month: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Second Saturday of the month: 9:00am-12:00pm
*Proof of residence required
1 Owens Road
Union Church Food Pantry
Every other Monday & Wednesday: 9:30am-11:30am
44 Balmville Road
Charlotte's Pantry at Mountain View UMC
First and third Friday of the month: 10:00am-10:30am
91 Maple Avenue
Pine Bush Ecumenical Food Pantry
Wednesday: 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursday: 5:00pm-7:00pm
2964 Route 52 (New Prospect Reformed Church)
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Call (845) 361-3107 for availability
2800 Route 17K
Bullville, NY 10915
Easter Seals Food Pantry
Third Monday of the month: 8:30am
Daily distribution of Emergency Food Boxes
191 Jersey Avenue
Helping Hands Food Pantry-Hope Center Drew United Methodist Church
Saturday: 8:30am-10:00am
49 Sussex Street
Faith Tabernacle International Ministries
Every other Sunday: 1:00pm-3:00pm
20 Franklin Street
Fed by Grace Food Pantry
Third Saturday of the month: 10:00am-11:00am
84 Seward Avenue
Salvation Army of Port Jervis
BY APPOINTMENT
*Proof of residence required
Food Pantry
Monday-Friday: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Soup Kitchen
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-12:30pm
99 Ball Street
Seventh-day Adventist Food Pantry
Second Wednesday of the month: 11:00pm-4:00pm
795 Route 42
St. Mary's Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
*Proof of residence and ID required
Food Pantry
Every other Friday: 10:00am-12:00pm
50 Ball Street
Soup Kitchen
Second Friday of the month: 5:00pm-7:00pm
48 Ball Street (Church Hall)
Sloatsburg Food Pantry-All Souls Community Church
Second and fourth Tuesday of the month: 1:00pm-5:30pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm-6:30pm
81 Washington Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
The Good Samaritan Food Pantry-Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Tuesday: 11:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am-2:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
2520 Route 208
His Love Unveiled Food Pantry at Mid-Hudson Christian Church
Second and fourth Tuesday of the month: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Second and fourth Friday of the month: 6:30pm-7:30pm
2393 Route 300
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry at Wallkill Reformed Church
Thursday: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Friday: 11:00am-1:00pm
*Proof of residence required
45 Bridge Street
New Day Food Pantry
Wednesday: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
*Photo ID required
38 Old Firehouse Road
St. Peter Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Last Sunday of the month: 12:00pm-1:30pm
70 Little York Road
Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry
Monday & Thursday: 5:00pm-7:00pm
135 Forester Avenue
Country Kids 4H Food Pantry
First and third Wednesday of the month: 2:30pm-6:00pm
*Proof of residence and ID required
2 Farther Tierney Circle
For more information:
To explore more details about food pantry and meal program resources in Orange County, visit: https://www.orangecountygov.com/2238/Food-Assistance.
Explore eligibility requirements and important contact information.
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