Resources available for families facing food insecurity

Residents can also call 211 for assistance, which is run by the United Way. Foodlink has organized pop-up food pantries, with several happening this week.

For those facing food insecurity, several resources are available. The People’s Pantry, Saint Andrew’s Good Cupboard, and Trillium Health Food Pantry are located in Rochester. In Ontario County, the Canandaigua Salvation Army is available, and the Finger Lakes Action Pantry serves Wayne County.

POP-UP FOOD PANTRIES

RCSD Edgerton Park – 1 Edgerton Park, Rochester, NY, 14608
Friday, November 21, 2025 — 9 AM
Registration required? No.

Peace of Christ, St. Ambrose Church – 25 Empire Blvd., Rochester , NY, 14609
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 — 4 PM
Registration required? No.

Rochester Food Pantries

Rochester offers numerous food pantry locations serving all neighborhoods. These pantries provide free groceries, fresh produce, and supplemental items to individuals and families facing food insecurity.

  • Baden Street Settlement – 13 Vienna St | (585) 325-4910
  • Barakah Muslim Charity – 584 Jefferson Ave | (585) 325-2621
  • Charles Settlement House – 71 Parkway | (585) 277-0810
  • The People’s Pantry – 555 Avenue D | (585) 325-4950
  • Dimitri House – 102 Union St N | (585) 325-1796
  • Zion Hill Baptist Church – 250 Dr. Samuel McCree Way | (585) 328-4660
  • First Hispanic 7th Day Church – 47 Oakman St | (585) 752-5766
  • Rochester Family Mission – 388 Tremont St | (585) 436-7523
  • House of Mercy – 285 Ormond St | (585) 546-2580
  • Trillium Health – 259 Monroe Ave | (585) 545-7220
  • Cameron Ministries – 48 Cameron St | (585) 254-2697
  • Veterans Outreach Center – 447 South Ave | (585) 546-1081
  • Gates Presbyterian Church / SWEM Community Services – 1049 Wegman Rd | (585) 235-4491
  • Family Restoration Project – 360 Wellington Ave, Rochester, NY 14619 | (585) 328-9270
  • Brighton Food Cupboard – 2131 Elmwood Avenue – Door A (Temple B’rith Kodesh) Rochester, NY 14618| (585) 271-5355

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