As colder weather sets in, food pantries across Seneca County are stepping up to make sure families have access to healthy groceries—and giving residents multiple ways to lend a hand.
Local organizations are providing food assistance at several locations throughout the county, with convenient weekday and weekend hours. They’re also calling on the community to donate non-perishable items or volunteer their time.
Where to find food support
Here’s a list of current pantry locations and hours:
- South Seneca Ecumenical Food Pantry, Ovid Federated Church
7137 N. Main St., Ovid
Mondays 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursdays 5–7 p.m. | (607) 869-2794 - Interlaken Reformed Church Kitchen Cupboard
8315 N. Main St., Interlaken
Fridays 3–5:30 p.m. | (607) 532-4321 - Lodi Food 4 All Pantry
8466 S. Main St., Lodi
Saturdays 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | (607) 279-2571 - House of Concern, Waterloo
22 Locust St.
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | (315) 568-2433 - CAP Cayuga/Seneca, Waterloo
25 Center St.
Mon & Fri 9 a.m.–Noon; Tue & Thu 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Wed 1–4 p.m. | (315) 539-5647 - Tyre Food Pantry, Tyre Reformed Church
645 State Route 414
Fourth Friday monthly, 2–4 p.m. (Third Friday in Nov. & Dec.) | (315) 651-7138 - Harmony Food Pantry, Waterloo Presbyterian Church
42 E. Main St.
Saturdays 10–11 a.m. | (315) 719-4151 - Waterloo Library & Historical Society Little Free Pantry
31 E. William St.
Open during library hours | (315) 539-3313
More pantry details and schedule updates are available at foodlinkny.org/find-food or by calling 2-1-1.
How to get involved
Pantries are asking for donations of shelf-stable items like canned vegetables, pasta, rice, and peanut butter. Financial donations are also welcomed to help purchase fresh produce and essential items. Volunteers can help with stocking, distributing food, or organizing drives.
To contribute, residents can contact any of the pantries directly.
Seneca County’s network of food pantries is making a clear message: no one should go hungry this winter.
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