Food Bank of Central New York

The Food Bank of Central New York is the main food supplier for the emergency food network across eleven counties, including Onondaga, Oneida, Oswego, Madison, Cortland and Herkimer. From its base in Syracuse, it keeps the pantries, kitchens and shelters stocked so they can put meals in front of people in need.

The food bank distributes wholesome, nutritious food to food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters, which in turn serve hungry children, families and seniors. That makes it a quiet backbone of local charity work and a good example of how a regional nonprofit reaches across county lines.

What to Know

• Its service area covers eleven counties, from Chenango and Cortland to Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence.
• Food goes out to pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters throughout the network.
• The focus is wholesome, nutritious food for hungry children, families and seniors.
• The organization is a member of CenterState CEO, the regional chamber.