The Food Bank of Central New York will hold a mobile food pantry distribution on Wednesday, March 19, at 5 p.m. at Cato/Meridian Elementary School. The drive-thru event is open to anyone in need of food assistance, with no income requirements to participate.
Boxes of food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to one per household while supplies last. The event is designed to provide a safe and efficient way for individuals and families to receive nutritious food without waiting in lines or gathering in groups.
The Food Bank of Central New York, a nonprofit organization, partners with more than 350 community organizations across 11 counties to fight hunger. The upcoming event is part of its ongoing efforts to address food insecurity in Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties.
For more information, individuals can contact the Food Bank of Central New York at (315) 437-1899 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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