Food Assistance

(SNAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Monroe County  Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program: 

(585) 753-4942

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP):

Food Pantries Rochester Area:

Please note a food band is a warehouse and distribution center where food is solicited, received and inventoried and then distributed to local pantries and soup kitchens. A pantry is a charity that distributes food and groceries to those in need.

Foodlink Inc: Please use the link to find information about local food pantries, community meal programs and food distribution sites located throughout Foodlink’s 10 county service system. https://foodlinkny.org

The schedule for Foodlink’s mobile market, the Curbside Market, can also be found at https://foodlinkny.org  The Curbside Market stops include affordable housing sites, senior centers, health clinics and community centers. They are stocked with fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and select grocery items. The also began accepting WIC benefits in October 2024. The market is open to everyone and accepts cash, debit, credit, SNAP, Fresh Connect Checks and FNMP (WIC and Senior). They are open 6 days a week year-round.

Pittsford Food Cupboard: (585) 264-9860, 3800 Monroe Ave., Pittsford Business Park, Suite 26, Pittsford, 14534. The Pittsford Food Cupboard is supported largely by the Pittsford Community. Serves the need in Pittsford, Mendon, Honeoye Falls, Brighton, East Rochester and some areas of the city Rochester. You may come every two weeks (no sooner) and to start as a new client you will need to bring: Proof of address (piece of mail dated within 30 days), Photo ID for person shopping, One piece of mail for each adult 18 years+ years of age living in the household dated within 30 days, Photo ID for everyone over 18+ years of age living in the home, Documentation for children (birth certificate, permit, health care card, etc.) living in home. Look at website for more information, including eligibility requirements. https://www.pittsfordfoodcupboard.net

St. Peter’s Kitchen: (585) 235-6511, 681 Brown St. Rochester, 14611, https://stpeterskitchen.org   Lunch is served Monday through Saturday from noon to 1:00PM. Free. If you regularly visit for lunch asking food for your family, they ask you bring identification for people you are supporting and other than that, all are welcome, no questions asked. The Food Pantry is Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am to 11:00am. Zip codes served 14604,14606,14608,14611,14614,14619.

There are many area organizations that have food pantries and may provide other services like hot meals, hygiene supplies, clothing and other assistance. Please refer to https://roccitylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/MONROE-COUNTY-AREA-FOOD-CUPBOARDS.pdf For a comprehensive list of organizations that provide Food in Monroe County, related services, contact information and other information you will need to know.

TRILLIUM HEALTH: (585) 545-7220, Main Pantry is located at Monroe Square (259 Monroe Ave., Rochester, 14607), 470 West Main Street, Rochester, 14608 (585) 420-1400, Appointments are highly encouraged, walk-ins are not guaranteed. Food pantries are open to anyone who has a need for food, you can visit once a month, we stock fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, frozen foods and more, hygiene and household and pet items are offered as available. Food Pharmacy a Food Pharmacy program to get a free monthly produce box and participate in educational sessions, classed split between two locations and transportation is provided. You are eligible for this is you live in the city of Rochester, are experiencing chronic food-related health condition like diabetes, high cholesterol or hypertension.  Call or contact foodhealtheducation@trilliumhealth.org

Hearts for the Homeless:  Open 24 hours, (888) 663-2867, 1369 Lyell Ave. Rochester, 14606

Southeast Catholic Community Supper Program: located at Blessed Sacrament Church on Oxford St. near the corner of Monroe Ave. Supper is served M-F from 5:30-6:30 except for July and August when it is served M-Wed. Entrance to the dining room is on the NE corner of the building- the door is just past the handicap ramp. Phone 585-442-5279.