Making ends meet during difficult times can be easier with help from the right programs and other community resources. Cornell Cooperative Extension works with many local food assistance programs to help families, individuals and seniors find and access food resources that best meet their needs.
Community Food Pantries and Emergency Food Resources: if you are unable to access any of the resources listed here please contact Emma Kett, Nutrition and Local Foods Resource Educator at the office for further assistance. Phone: 315-331-8415
CLYDE:
St. John’s Food Pantry 315-902-4130
43 West DeZeng Street, Clyde
Open to all community members for EMERGENCY food only. Please contact St. John’s Rectory for more information at the number listed above.
Clyde United Methodist Church 315-651-3235
84 Sodus St, Clyde, NY 14433
3rd Tuesday each month 2pm- 3:30pm
(also has an outside community cupboard)
LYONS:
Helpful Hearts- Carolyn Cook 315-690-1952
10-12 Geneva Street, Lyons
Hours
-Monday-Friday 10-5
- Saturday 9-2
Lyons Community Food Pantry at the Presbyterian Church 315-946-4178
11 Queen Street, Lyons
Serving residents of the Lyons Central School District with Monday - Friday food deliveries. Please call Erin Perry at 315-946-4178 for assistance.
Lesario Deli 315-665-0325
37 Canal Street , Lyons
Starting 3/16/20
Lunches- PB+J sandwich or bologna, chips and juice
Fingerlakes WIC- 877-310-5938
MARION:
Marion Food Pantry 315-926-4235
Second Reformed Church
3757 Mill St. Marion
In the education building behind the church
Thursday 6-7pm and Saturday 9-10am
NEWARK:
Newark Food Closet
315-332-8582
301 E. Miller St. Newark
Hours: M-F 10:00AM-12:00PM. 3rd SA 9:00AM-10:00AM.
Available to Newark, East Palmyra, and Port Gibson zip codes. No appointment necessary.
SAVANNAH:
City of God Church
315-283-2867 or 585-743-7544(Española)
1916 Rt. 89, Savannah (GPS address)
3rd Wednesday of the month, 6pm-8pm
SODUS:
Wayne County Action Program 315-483-8761
WEB Support Services
7188 Ridge Road, Sodus
Monday by appointment, Tuesday by appointment at Foodlink distribution in Lyons, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am – 2:30pm, Friday 11:30am – 4:30pm
Food boxes available every 30 days, agency form must be filled out, ID, proof of income and address required
SODUS POINT:
Sodus Point United Methodist Church Food Pantry 315.483.4540
7490 South Ontario St.,Sodus Point
Food provided by appointment to Sodus Township residents. Call number above to get the volunteer’s phone number to make an appointment.
SOUTH BUTLER:
Butler United Methodist Church
3478 Rte. 89 N, South Butler
Community Cupboard (non-food essentials)
Located outside behind church
TYRE:
Tyre Food Pantry 315.515.8309
645 State Rte. 414, Tyre (Seneca County)
2nd and 4th Fridays each month 2-4pm
WILLIAMSON:
Daily Bread Food Pantry 315.589.9120
4494 Route 104 East, Williamson NY 14589
Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Emergency Food Pantry for residents of Wayne County.
Williamson United Methodist Church 315.589.8622
4146 E. Main St., Williamson315.926.9438 (Naomi Fisher, Director)
Mondays 5:30 to 6:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursday from 9am to 12pm
Pre-filled bags will be handed out during pantry hours.
Wayne Co. Rural Ministry Come-Unity Center, Inc. 315.589.8105
4170 E Main St. Williamson
Serving all Wayne County Residents
Wayne County Rural Ministry is an agency that provides individual and family support services such as food pantries, soup kitchens, assistance with rent and utilities
FoodLink Emergency Food Box Distribution -
All Wayne County residents can obtain a food box at rotating locations through the end of June. Please visit the Wayne County Partnership for Strengthening Families for the most up-to-date information about locations, dates, and times.
OTHER MOBILE FOOD PANTRY SITE INFORMATION: Call 211 or visit https://211lifeline.org/taxonomy.php?&tax=BD&county[]=WAY&tax=BD-1800
Senior Meal Programs
Wayne County Department of Aging and Youth
Senior Centers throughout Wayne County are offering meals for pick-up while they are closed during the pandemic. The meals for pick-up are offered Monday through Friday. Reservations for the meal must be made at least a day in advance by calling the senior center.
Senior Centers:
Emmanuel Methodist Church 315-331-8755 301 E. Miller St. Newark
Brown Square Village 315-524-3034 2100 Brown Square, Ontario
Sodus Lunch Club 315-729-1490 47 Maple Ave. Suite 200, Sodus
United Methodist Church 315-359-3119 84 Sodus St. Clyde
The Village Park & Club Rooms 315-597-4015 149 E. Main St. Palmyra
The Office of Aging is also providing home-delivered meals for seniors who cannot get to a senior center to pick up meals. The home-delivered meals are provided Monday through Friday between 11am and 1pm. Meals may be available for individuals who have modified diets.
MyBenefits.Gov - New York State residents can visit this website to find out if you are eligible for help through SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Nutrition Education, Temporary Assistance, HEAP, WIC, School Meals and Summer Meal Programs.
SNAP / (formerly Food Stamp) benefits help low-income working people, seniors, the disabled and others feed their families. The USDA’s SNAP-Ed connection web site provides great tips and resources.
The SNAP-to-Market website helps you find NY Farmers' Markets where you can use your SNAP benefits (formerly Food Stamps) and explains how to make Farmers' Market purchases with them. You'll also find information on when fruits and vegetables are in-season at your market, and recipes to use with produce you buy.
WIC - the Women, Infants & Children’s Supplemental Food Program provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to community services for low-income pregnant and post-partum women and their children under five years of age. Breastfeeding support is available. Find out if you are eligible for WIC, see a schedule of monthly WIC clinics in locations around Tompkins County, and other WIC resources on this website. Tompkins County Health Department, 55 Brown Road, Ithaca, New York 14850
Our educational program series and lessons help families and households to stretch their food dollars to make healthier choices and eat better for less! Our Eat Smart New York! Program helps individuals and families who have limited resources to gain the knowledge and skills to make healthier food and activity choices.
Senior Health
The National Institute on Aging website is easy to use, featuring basic health and wellness information for older adults. Find information on how to improve your balance and strengthen your bones and joints!
Nutrition Starts Here!
Looking for information on dietary guidelines, weight management, food assistance programs, shopping, cooking, etc.? This is the site for you! Hundreds of articles and links all related to health and nutrition.USDA Nutrition
Where kids come first and cooking is fun! This website from Kansas State Extension is great for school-age "chefs-in-making"! The website includes videos of pint-sized chefs who work with Host Karen to prepare recipes that kids can easily make at home. The recipes are not only simple to prepare and affordable, but are an excellent way to share the joys of cooking with kids.
Last updated April 16, 2025