Looking for a Mobile Food Pantry Near You?
Search by your county, zip code or address to locate the closest Mobile Food Pantry. Once you find a location, select the site profile to view upcoming distribution dates and find the registration details.
Important: Double-check the location before registering. Selecting and registering for the wrong distribution may prevent you from receiving food.
To download a printable list of your search results, please select the “Download results” button.
If you’re unable to register using the online form or are having trouble, there’s still an option:
- Call your local 2-1-1 helpline for assistance finding food and/or completing your registration:
- Broome & Tioga: 1-800-901-2180
- Tompkins: 1-877-211-8667
- Chemung, Steuben & Schuyler: 1-800-346-2211
We’re here to help you get connected.
Pantries & Programs
Looking for free groceries or a hot meal? Use the map to search by your address or ZIP code and find food pantries, meal sites, shelters, or other food programs near you in the Southern Tier.
BackPack Program
See if your child’s school offers the BackPack program for weekend snacks and meals.
Download Emergency Food Resource List
- Binghamton City
- Rest of Broome County
- Chemung County
- Schuyler County
- Steuben County
- Tioga County
- Tompkins County
What to expect when visiting a food pantry
- Everyone is welcome at food pantries, regardless of income, immigration status, or benefit participation.
- You will not be asked to provide your Social Security Number.
- Many pantries are flexible on geographic eligibility and number of visits per month. If you have questions, ask!
- You can visit more than one pantry in a month.
- You can send someone in your place to pick up food for you.
- Pantries are required to serve visitors their first visit, no matter what.
- A Food Pantry is not the same as a Food Bank. A Food Pantry is where you pick up food. A Food Bank is the warehouse that holds and distributes food to local agencies.
- Many pantries can provide deliveries for folks in need — ask!
SNAP and WIC Information
You may be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). If you have any issues applying for SNAP, each county has a SNAP Outreach Worker (NOEP) who can assist.
