How many free food pantries are there in Elmira, New York?

Feed America's directory lists 24 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Elmira, New York. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Elmira?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Elmira open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Elmira, New York?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Elmira?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Elmira?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry

food pantry

161 High Street, Elmira, NY 14901

607-733-0300

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Mon	Closed
Tue	10:30–12:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Food Pantries in Elmira, NY

Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry

C.C. Chemung/ Samaritan Ctr

Catholic Charities Samaritan Center Food Pantry

Catholic Charities' High Street Food Pantry

Elmira Community Kitchen and High Street Pantry - Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler

Food Bank of the Southern Tier

Friendship SDA Church Food Pantry

In His Presence Ministry

Most Holy Name of Jesus Food Pantry

New Beginnings Food Pantry

New Life Elmira Food Pantry

New Life Food Pantry

North Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

Oakwood United Methodist Church - Food Distribution Center

Riverside Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center

Salvation Army FP-Elmira

Samaritan Center

School Food Center - Elmira GST BOCES Phoenix Academy

The Samaritan Center

Wellsburg Ashland Food Cupboard - Food Distribution Center

FBST Mobile Food Pantry - Elmira

Elmira Free Community Kitchen

Neighborhood Transformation Center

Chemung County WIC Office

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